At the beginning of 2022 the Australian economy appeared to be sliding into recession, dragged down by higher interest rates and even higher inflation levels. As a result, it
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Here is a recent artcile from Shane Oliver from AMP Capital on key things for investors to keep in mind during times of market uncertainty.