AUSTRALIA may escape a recession in 2009, although analysts say a sluggish housing sector and possible downgrades to state government credit ratings could affect confidence in the economy.
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Australia may escape recession:
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Property prices 'may fall by 9%'
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Australia may experience a mining boom
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Australian market trades lower
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Australians 'coping well' with higher interest rates
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Australian stocks ease;
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Kiwis optimistic about riding out recession
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New Zealand economy predicted to escape recession late 2009
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Aussie sharemarket expected to continue slide
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Aussies dipping into their savings accounts more than last year
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Australia consumer confidence falls in April
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Europe may avoid recession this year:
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Recovery likely to remain weak
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Australian market trades weak
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Aussie market set to open steady
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Economic downturn in UK may be easing
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China slowdown would hit Australia hard