He explains Pimco’s mission and reach. He discusses how the world is awash with cash and short-term maturities, creating opportunities with interest rates having adjusted upwards. He feels there is a tidal wave of liquidity, underpinning an optimistic view of the possible investments which exist; from credit, both public and private, through to emerging market local FX debt.

He explains why alpha is very identifiable and investable and why active beats passive in the fixed income universe. He discusses how AI is transforming productivity in a world which is data reliant.

Finally, he explains why Banks are retreating from some quarters of the lending landscape creating opportunities for Pimco. Finally, he reflects on the European dilemma in being able to create meaningful growth, and why all these Government debts will have to be paid at some point ahead.

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