China’s growth engine faces fresh challenges

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China’s ability to sustain fairly robust economic growth despite a massive property sector downturn is now facing new tests as global trade barriers rise, and domestic demand shows fresh signs

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Why bonds could be a smart investment amid global rate cuts

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut rates three times in 2025 in line with our long-held expectations for a quarterly easing cycle. In our view, the cash rate

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PIMCO appoints Samuel Watkins as Head of Business in Australia and New Zealand

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PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers, has hired Samuel Watkins as Executive Vice President, Head of Business, Australia and New Zealand. He officially starts his role on May

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It’s Official – The New Neutral Arrives Down Under

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It was way back in May 2013 when PIMCO first uttered the phrase “The New Neutral” in relation to Australia’s cash rate. At that time, we estimated the “New Neutral”

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Australia’s long-term outlook is less rosy: PIMCO

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After 25 years of steady economic growth, Australia is on the verge of wresting bragging rights from the Netherlands for the longest period on record without a recession. While this

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Trump’s First 100 Days: Should Investors Take Notice?

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Looking at several metrics – legislative achievements, staffing in key areas and executive orders – President Trump’s first-100-day track record has been mixed. U.S. President Donald Trump is close to

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PIMCO Australia Launches ESG Global Bond Fund

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PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, has launched a dedicated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment platform globally, offering fixed income solutions to investors seeking attractive returns while making

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PIMCO wins Morningstar Australia Fixed Interest Fund Manager of the Year Award for the third consecutive year

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PIMCO is the winner of the Australian Morningstar Fixed Interest Fund Manager of the Year Award for the third consecutive year as it continues to achieve “excellent results across several

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Trump’s first year: What’s realistic?

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With the inauguration of the 45th president imminent and the market’s high expectations for policymaking, what is realistic for investors to expect from Washington in 2017? We think the bottom

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What lies beneath: PIMCO’s September 2016 cylical outlook

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Our cyclical baseline forecast through 2017 is for a continuous expansion, mostly supportive monetary and fiscal policies and broadly range-bound markets. However we are concerned about risks lurking beneath the

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