We're in a better part of the cycle right now,said Gary Cohn,President and Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs.Our results in 2012 were a direct reflection of what our customers needed and wanted to do,and we've been there to facilitate that.We have adapted our business to really accommodate and facilitate our customers' needs.
We are a fiduciary for our shareholders.We increased our dividend two times in 2012.
I think we've got our compensation right for our people.We're in a very competitive industry and the capital we have is human capital.The average 2012 pay was about 400k.
As I look out at 2013,I feel that we're in a relatively good position in terms of head count.We look at global GDP.If we see an upward move,that will stimulate our customers and we will hire people to serve them.
The zero interest rate policy will end at some point and that will be positive for our business.I'm fairly bullish about global stock markets.With blue chip stocks,you're long inflation and long global growth.
We can't be the buyer of last resort of fixed income.Somebody has to buy it.The zero interest rate policy clearly drives down currency values.
I think a sudden or dramatic backup in rates would be shocking to the market.I'm not sure that capital can come back into the market quick enough.Just because it's a bond doesn't mean it doesn't go down.Bond prices go down as interest rates go up.
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