ep 149 | Will lacklustre results make way for optimism?

The local reporting season wrapped up last week and while it wasn’t terrible, we saw a lacklustre set of releases and company updates. Many of our listed companies are still doing it tough against the backdrop of a sluggish economy, high interest rates and waning consumer demand. Which companies fared worst and why, were there any brights spot, and what does this tell about the economy and the investment outlook?