Australia's S&P/ASX 200 is set to edge lower at the start of trading, potentially threatening to end its longest winning streak since August. ASX futures are down by 0.1% ahead of Monday's session, suggesting that the benchmark index could struggle to extend a run of eight straight gains. Investors are waiting on the Reserve Bank's latest interest-rate decision this week. The central bank is widely expected to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points. Ahead of Monday's session, coal miner New Hope lowered its annual production guidance due to rail-transport issues. ([email protected])

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