Bill Evans Quotations

Australia's two-speed economy remains intact with consumer spending subdued and housing in a downswing. By contrast, business investment is surging.

The lesson of The Odd Couple is that there are still genuine Broadway stars. And it was an opportunity for those who might have missed (Lane and Broderick) in The Producers , which has also been great for Broadway.

The RBA retains its tightening bias, albeit softer than in November.

A recovery of growth to around trend in the first half of 2006 will not threaten interest rates in either direction.

Economists are interested in why 70 percent makes it. It's surprising to us that so much makes it.

When I graduated from this high school in 1980, I swore that I would never set foot in this place again.

We expect steady interest rates for the remainder of 2005 and most of 2006.

We don't think the inflation numbers are strong enough to justify a preemptive move and would bet against a hike next week.

I think my guys did a good job defending. We shot the ball, we shared the ball (and)I don't think we were selfish.

It appears that after a particularly volatile year in 2005 for consumer sentiment, we may be entering steadier times in 2006.