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Australia set to open lower; NZ shares edge higher early

Australia shares were set to open lower as investor sentiment stayed subdued on rising oil prices, lifting inflation concerns and rate-hike bets. NZ stocks edged higher in early trade.

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Australian shares were set to open lower on Wednesday, with investor sentiment subdued as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and rate hike bets, ahead of second-quarter economic output data due later in the day.The local share price index futures (YAPcm1) fell 0.9%, a 133.7-point discount…