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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
7 reasons why the US economy is set for take-off
Markets
7 reasons why the US economy is set for take-off
Households and businesses are in good shape and vaccine-driven herd immunity will propel growth, writes Preston Caldwell.
Preston Caldwell | 16 February 2021
Avoiding a long-term financial crisis after covid-19
Markets
Avoiding a long-term financial crisis after covid-19
We've safely averted much of what would result in a long-term financial crisis during the covid-19 downturn, write Preston Caldwell and Eric Compton.
Preston Caldwell | 02 September 2020
We don't expect a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis
Markets
We don't expect a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis
Risks are far smaller than a decade ago, despite the impact of the covid crisis, write Morningstar equity analysts Eric Compton and Preston...
Eric Compton | 29 July 2020
Early super access, drawdown, deeming measures: what the emergency stimulus means for you
Retirement
Early super access, drawdown, deeming measures: what the emergency stimulus means for you
Some fear the early release of super could cause liquidity pressures for major funds.
Emma Rapaport | 23 March 2020
Have we returned to a Goldilocks economy?
Markets
Have we returned to a Goldilocks economy?
The Fed may have left interest rates unchanged but it's no time to get complacent as debt continues to grow and monetary stimulus is no longer a...
Jim Cielinski | 01 May 2019