"Takeovers wouldn't cause the stock market to rise unless there is an upward reassessment of earnings . People are more optimistic and confident about the future."

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“Things take longer to happen than you think they will and then they happen faster than you think they will.”

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“The country will not have to pay the piper. Through a combination of sound policy actions and a great deal of good luck we are well on our way to a soft landing and a period of growth and price stability.”

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