Economics
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Investing Risks In The Stock Market
Investing carries various risks based on the returns you aim to achieve. For low risk and low returns, consider a term deposit. For high risk and the potential for quick high returns, look…
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Australia’s Bold Move For Housing Affordability That Will Back Fire
Housing affordability looms as a significant and delicate concern in Australia. It is mainly due to the fact that a considerable portion of Australians’ wealth is tied to housing. In Australia, the populace…
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On the Edge: Gauging the Australian Economy’s Fate
The sluggish start to the Australian economy in 2024 doesn’t catch anyone off guard. With interest rates climbing swiftly and inflation on the rise, many Australians are feeling the pinch in their wallets.…
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The Battle Of Tax And Social Division
The discourse surrounding taxes is indeed a sensitive matter and tends to take on a political hue. Politicians deftly maneuver to sway votes in their favor, often leveraging mechanisms such as tax reforms.…
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A Booming Stock Market This Year. 2024 Outlook?
What does the 2024 market outlook look like, considering the ASX closed the year with a modest gain of around 7%. In contrast the S&P500 saw substantial gains of 24%. This raises the…
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Australia In A Recession, But We Fool Ourselves
What constitutes as a recession? A technical recession is typically measured by two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. So as long as its positive, all is fine. Yeah, maybe in fairy land…
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A Side Ways Battle For The 2023 Stock Market
In 2023, the stock market is taking a wild ride, and it’s no different in Australia. The ASX300 has faced a bumpy road in the last quarter of 2023. It’s safe to say…
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Inflation and Interest On The Rise: Who Is To Blame?
In recent months, the news has been abuzz with discussions on inflation and interest rates. The outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020 caught the global economy off guard, and predictions of a…
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The Hidden Impacts Of Rising Interest Rates
After the all time high of 17.5%, interest rates have been in a steady decline since January 1990. The official cash rate has increased to 3.6% from the measly 0.1% if was 3…
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2023 Are We At The Edge Of Recession
Fears of a recession in 2023 is on the tip of our tongues. Whether we care to admit it or choose not to believe it, the possibilities are real. But are we on…