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2021 has been an extraordinary story in business and financial matters

The indicator board is seen at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in Sydney, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

The indicator board is seen at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in Sydney, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

The Australian share market enjoyed double digit returns in 2021 despite the ongoing threat of COVID and the re-emergence of inflation. But they weren’t the only things to move the market.


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The Australian share market enjoyed double digit returns in 2021 despite the ongoing threat of COVID and the re-emergence of inflation. But they weren’t the only things to move the market.


2021 has been an extraordinary story in business and financial matters.

There were record house prices and a record sharemarket - all during the second year of a pandemic.

Massive government support coupled with ultra-low interest rates inflated asset prices.

But as the global economy reopens amid huge demand - and businesses and factories adjust to a COVID world - George Boubouras, from K2 Asset Management, says inflation is kicking in.

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