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WAGES GROWTH News & Analysis

Aussie companies face higher wages bills but profits resilient
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Aussie companies face higher wages bills but profits resilient
A rising wages environment is a risk for company profitability, but this could be offset by price increases, experts say.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 21 March 2022
We still expect elevated US inflation to be temporary: Morningstar
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We still expect elevated US inflation to be temporary: Morningstar
Once the vehicle shortage is resolved, inflation should be back on trend.
Preston Caldwell | 13 August 2021
Consumers 'cautiously optimistic' despite flat wages
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Consumers 'cautiously optimistic' despite flat wages
Consumer confidence has edged up and households remain cautiously optimistic ahead of the federal election despite flat wages growth, which has...
Lex Hall with AAP | 15 May 2019
Black Friday boosts retail spend but it may be short lived
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Black Friday boosts retail spend but it may be short lived
Retail spending rose 0.4 per cent in November, beating market expectations, in a sign that Australians have embraced the Black Friday and Cyber...
Lex Hall with AAP | 11 January 2019
Household savings predicted to keep declining
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Household savings predicted to keep declining
Australians are expected to dig further into their savings this year as they increase their spending faster than their income is growing, according...
AAP | 24 October 2018
Finding value in a fairly-valued world
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Finding value in a fairly-valued world
Morningstar's Adam Fleck reflects on the tumultuous time investors have endured over recent months, and explains the current pricing trend of the...
Adam Fleck, CFA | 05 April 2018
Markets hope the Fed won't have to brake
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Markets hope the Fed won't have to brake
When it comes to politicians tinkering with superannuation, 'meddle at your peril', Morningstar's Peter Warnes cautions.
Peter Warnes | 22 March 2018