Shane Oliver Quotes

"Based on the current level of bond yields and earnings fair value around 5 600 points, the dividend yield remains attractive compared to alternative investments."

"In corporate debt, you have the credit risk of borrower defaulting … and that's why people rely on the rating agencies to provide a guide on the default risk, and the other risk is that there could be a blow out in yields, for instance, you buy a portfolio and inflation takes off or companies go bust."

"The general picture is for a substantial performance in Asian shares as consumer spending in Japan and China, in particular, fuels profit growth."

"The homes sales data is more important, because if the market continues to slow, that will ultimately take pressure off the U.S. Fed Reserve."

"An upside risk for Australian shares though is that a bubble forms on the back of enthusiasm for China and resources stocks."

"The situation is far healthier. The risk of another Asian crisis is very low."

"It shows you can't rely on another big jump in coal and iron ore prices to bail out the trade deficit."

"Cheap products from China and a very competitive pricing environment is helping keep underlying inflation in check. Interest rates are on hold for the time being."