SYDNEY, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australian shares look set to edge lower at the open on Monday on worries about U.S and Chinese growth. The market's direction will also likely be driven by results from National Australia Bank, Newcrest Mining and others due on Monday.
The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 11 points to 5,474 points, 56.9-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark rose 22.88 in its last session on Friday, gaining 0.6 percent last week. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index .NZ50 was flat in early trade.
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