Viewpoints China Steps Up Property Support: Is This the Turning Point for the Struggling Sector? China’s introduction of comprehensive support for its real estate sector could provide some cyclical relief amidst longer-term headwinds, but new COVID-19 waves cloud the outlook.
A slew of recent measures issued by China’s central government to rescue its property sector have, in PIMCO’s view, limited the downside risks to the country’s cyclical growth outlook.In the latest boost for the industry, on 28 November, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) opened up equity financing options for Chinese developers, including lifting a years-long ban on private share sales and allowing mergers and acquisitions. To Read the Full Article Log In Or Register
Blog The Fed: Stuck On Hold for Now Despite the reacceleration of inflation and enduring labor market strength, the Fed remains focused on downside risks.
Viewpoints Will the True Treasury Term Premium Please Stand Up? Various methods to estimate this key bond market gauge differ on details but appear to signal rising investor compensation.
Blog ECB: Eyeing a June Rate Cut While the European Central Bank refrained from declaring victory at its April meeting, a June rate cut seems increasingly likely.
Blog Persistent Inflation Pressures Could Delay Fed Action The March U.S. inflation report and other macro data will likely prompt a change in the Federal Reserve’s trajectory in 2024.
Cyclical outlook Diverging Markets, Diversified Portfolios With the paths of major economies poised to diverge, we believe it is critical to actively seek out investment opportunities globally.
Blog Shocking Bonds: Evaluating Advisor Fixed Income Portfolios as the Fed Enters Its Next Phase After two volatile years, we believe conditions are especially compelling for fixed income.
Viewpoints Asia Market Outlook 2023: Regional Resilience Amid Strained Global Markets As the COVID-19 recovery continues, we expect Asia’s growth-inflation dynamics to diverge from the rest of the world, led by China’s long-awaited economic reopening.
Viewpoints Local Government Financing Vehicles: A Growing Risk for China’s Economy? We believe idiosyncratic credit events may occur over the next 12 months, but systemic bank risk is remote.
Blog 5 Key Takeaways from China’s 14th National People’s Congress China’s central government puts high-quality growth as top priority, along with continued support for business and opening-up.