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Existing Home Sales Surge to Two-Year High
08.25.2009
Sales of existing U.S. homes shot higher in July marking their highest level in nearly two years.
Bernanke's Four Point 'To-Do' List
08.25.2009
Fed Chairman Bernanke must address four key issues in his second term, writes PIMCO CEO and co-CIO Mohamed El-Erian.
The Recession Is Over—Now What?
08.20.2009
Growth in U.S. industrial production points toward continued growth in the second half of the year.
Decoupling Versus Recoupling
08.10.2009
The international dimensions of the decoupling process are much more nuanced than suggested by consensus analysis.
The Crisis is Morphing Again
07.08.2009
Mohamed El-Erian comments on Obama advisor Laura Tyson's remarks that the U.S. should consider drafting a second stimulus package.
American Jobs Data Are Worse than We Think
07.02.2009
Mohamed El-Erian challenges the conventional wisdom that says unemployment is always a lagging indicator.
Renaissance Fund Reborn Under NFJ
06.30.2009
The Allianz NFJ Renaissance Fund is under new management and will now focus on dividend-paying stocks in the small- to mid-cap value universe.
Insight: Survivor's Guide to Navigation
06.15.2009
Mohamed El-Erian writes in a recent op-ed that it would be shortsighted to conclude that we are returning to "business as usual."
ISM Data Shows Pickup in New Orders
06.04.2009
The sluggish manufacturing sector continued to make strides in May as the U.S. economy saw an increase in new factory orders.
Why Ben Bernanke Is Right to Be Worried
06.03.2009
Mohamed-El-Erian comments on the Fed Chairman's bid to push fiscal issues back where they belong, with Congress and the administration.
NACM: High-Yield Rally Fuels Income Opportunity
05.05.2009
Douglas Forsyth, manager of the Allianz NACM Income & Growth Fund, makes the investment case for high-yield bonds.
Allianz Wins Six Lipper Fund Awards
05.04.2009
Allianz Global Investors took home a half-dozen performance awards across its equity and fixed-income lineups.
Sharp GDP Drop Unable to Foil Rally
04.30.2009
The U.S. economy shrunk for the third consecutive quarter but the market was unfazed as stocks continued their two-month rally.
Dividends Aren't Dead
04.22.2009
Despite the rash of companies cutting dividend payments in recent months, dividend-paying stocks are still attractive.
Linking Economic and Environmental Health
04.22.2009
Bozena Jankowska, manager of the Allianz RCM Global EcoTrends Fund, discusses the current environmental investing landscape.
Bank Tests We Should Get Stressed About
04.21.2009
PIMCO's CEO and co-CIO comments on the government's evaluation of the banking system.
PIMCO Stresses 'Prudent' Shift Out of Cash
04.20.2009
By Paul Riesz
Investors can increase their yield while maintaining a conservative posture by moving cash from money markets into short-term and low duration bonds.
Steep Job Losses Fail to Stall Market Rally
04.17.2009
The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment insurance remains at historically high levels.
Manufacturing Sector Sees Slower Contraction
04.03.2009
Declines in manufacturing activity eased in March fueling optimism about a recovery but continued job cuts could temper any real economic growth.
Creating a Tiered Cash Portfolio
03.24.2009
In a recent conference call, PIMCO's Paul McCulley and Paul Reisz offered what they believe are prudent strategies for enhancing cash potential.
Housing Starts Soar, Wholesale Prices Creep Higher
03.20.2009
Two government reports released in mid-March indicate the U.S. economy may be on the mend.
Fed's Triage Treatment Could Revive Stocks
03.20.2009
NFJ's Ben Fischer says the Fed's decision to increase the money supply is a sign that the bloodletting in equities may end soon.
Government Greases Skids for Move Out of Cash
03.03.2009
PIMCO's Paul McCulley discusses the state of the cash markets and highlights the investment opportunities federal policymakers have made possible.
Allianz NFJ Small-Cap Value Closing to New Accounts
03.02.2009
This consistent outperformer will close to new investors on April 20, 2009.
Great Depression Comparisons Don't Wash
02.25.2009
Oppenheimer Capital's Martin Mickus says drawing parallels between the current economic crisis and the Great Depression is shortsighted.
Bad Bank Model to Light Path to Recovery
02.17.2009
RCM's Neil Dwane sees the creation of a bad bank for toxic assets overseen by the government as the only solution to the current financial crisis.
PIMCO Favors High-Quality Credit Over Stocks
01.29.2009
PIMCO's Mark Kiesel sees bargains in the credit markets, particularly in corporate bonds rated BBB or higher.
Commodities, Inflation and Real Return Investing in Today's Market Environment
01.21.2009
PIMCO's Bob Greer and Chris Caltagirone discussed the tumultuous events of the past year and the outlook for the future.
As Global Financial Crisis Evolves, How Should Investors Position Portfolios?
01.14.2009
PIMCO's Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian spoke to clients about PIMCO's approach to investing in these uncertain times.
We're Living Through History, And This May Be a Historic Opportunity
12.02.2008
Oppenheimer Capital's Robert Urquhart and Martin Mickus put today's market volatility into historical perspective.
TIPS at a Tipping Point
11.18.2008
Mihir Worah and Bob Greer of PIMCO discuss the recent underperformance of TIPS and why they believe the outlook is attractive for TIPS going forward.
State of the Cash Markets
11.13.2008
Paul McCulley, head of PIMCO's cash strategies, analyzes the state of cash markets in the wake of the Lehman Brothers default of September 2008.
Time to Adjust Your International Asset Allocation?
11.06.2008
NFJ co-founder Ben Fischer discusses how today's market turmoil may create a timely opportunity to increase your international asset allocation.
PIMCO Participates in Temporary Money Market Guarantee Program
10.17.2008
PIMCO will participate in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds (the "TTG Program").
Opportunities and Challenges in Emerging Markets
10.16.2008
PIMCO's Guillermo Osses shares his analysis of emerging markets in light of the unprecedented changes in the global financial system.
Twelve Crises, Twelve Recoveries
10.15.2008
NFJ's Ben Fischer puts the current global market volatility in historical context.
Managing Volatility: A Message from Allianz Global Investors
10.13.2008
By Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors provides perspective on what is happening in the markets.
Buying in the Face of Fear
10.13.2008
By PIMCO
Rob Arnott, head of PIMCO sub-advisor Research Affiliates, believes that glimmers of opportunity are beginning to emerge.
Global Policy Actions: Necessary, But Sufficient?
10.08.2008
PIMCO's Co-CIOs Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian help investors make sense of this chaotic environment, outlining the firm's key investment themes.
Despite the Contagion, We See Buy Signals
10.08.2008
RCM's Neil Dwane, CIO Europe, provides a macroeconomic view from Europe on the crisis hitting global markets.
Keep a Long-Term Focus in Volatile Markets
10.02.2008
Jeffrey Parker of Oppenheimer Capital talks about sticking with your long-term discipline.
Potential Silver Linings in the Current Turmoil
10.01.2008
Cadence Capital's Bill Bannick shares his views on the long-term prospects for domestic growth stocks.
Stick to Your Long-Term Discipline
09.25.2008
NACM's Horacio Valeiras discusses the firm's long-term strategy in the wake of the financial crisis.
A Crisis in Many Waves and an Enormous Opportunity
09.24.2008
RCM's CIO Peter Anderson and Deputy CIO Scott Migliori outline their thoughts on the global financial crisis.
Take the Long-Term View and Preserve Real Capital
09.19.2008
NFJ's Ben Fischer offers his thoughts on the severe volatility roiling markets worldwide.
PIMCO Comments on the Recent Market Turmoil
09.17.2008
PIMCO's Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian discuss the recent financial markets turmoil and how it affects investors.
Important Information on CEF ARPS
07.01.2008
By Allianz Global Investors
Resources and information regarding closed-end fund Auction Rate Preferred Securities.
ARPS Closed-End Funds Conference Call Postponed
04.02.2008
A conference call on ARPS issued by certain closed-end funds, originally planned for April 3, 2008, has been postponed.
CEO Blake Moore Issues ARPS Market Update Letter
03.24.2008
CEO Blake Moore issues a letter to shareholders about Allianz Global Investors' current efforts to address the ARPS liquidity concerns.
Gross Named Morningstar Fixed-Income Manager of the Year
01.04.2008
PIMCO's Bill Gross and his team have won for an unprecedented third time.
Important Information About SEC Rule 22c-2
04.13.2007
Important information about SEC Rule 22c-2 is available.

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