Gold price crosses $US5,000 barrier, economists forecast the RBA to hike interest rates despite US Federal Reserve keeping it  on hold. Plus, why there's a sharp rise in the number of distressed ASX companies.

<p>Gold price crosses $US5,000 barrier, economists forecast the RBA to hike interest rates despite US Federal Reserve keeping it&nbsp; on hold. Plus, why there's a sharp rise in the number of distressed ASX companies.</p>

Hosted by Ross Greenwood, Business Weekend is dedicated to business news, finance issues and the property market.

<p>Hosted by Ross Greenwood, Business Weekend is dedicated to business news, finance issues and the property market.</p>

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Business Weekend | 1 February

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