This is the main reason for Aussie market going higher. Banking confidence has returned. Credit markets sorting themselves out. Volatility is measured.
Very low inflation (2%) Relatively low unemployment (about 5.5%), Balanced Federal budgets. Only Federal Government debt is the $300 billion "Stimulus package" which will be recouped over 3-5 years...
Therefore the market (ASX 200), will finish the year (2009),
at around 4,750 points.
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