The Australian share market is set for a breather today with the futures suggesting the ASX200 could fall 2.2% at the open following global equities.

Wall Street investors trimmed profits overnight as weaker economic data came out, while hopes are still high for a COVID-19 vaccine. 

Today, investors will be watching Origin Energy (ASX:ORG), Austal (ASX:ASB), ResMed (ASX:RMD) & new home sales for March.