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Analyst insights: 2 retail stocks set to defy gloomy outlook
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Analyst insights: 2 retail stocks set to defy gloomy outlook
Households are expected to tighten their spending in 2023 as higher interest rates bite, but there are opportunities on the ASX in the retail sector...
Johannes Faul | 10 January 2023
Distressed home selling on the rise
Markets
Distressed home selling on the rise
With the average home loan size around $767,000 in New South Wales, and around $637,000 in Victoria, higher interest rates are set to hurt some...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 09 August 2022
Companies buoyed by economic rebound
Stocks
Companies buoyed by economic rebound
Low rates and high commodity prices have boosted growth and household spending, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 06 June 2021
Till debt do us part?
Personal Finance
Till debt do us part?
A recent study finds debt can be a deal-breaker for new couples. But it doesn't need to be a red flag for relationships, writes Vikram Barhat.
Vikram Barhat | 31 May 2021
How record fiscal stimulus has boosted the US economy
Markets
How record fiscal stimulus has boosted the US economy
Despite stubbornly high unemployment, we have reason to believe fiscal stimulus has helped household finances hold up across all income levels.
Preston Caldwell | 09 March 2021
Who saved the US stock market in autumn?
Markets
Who saved the US stock market in autumn?
The help came from an unexpected source.
John Rekenthaler | 16 December 2020