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Below are the key economic and financial market topics addressed in our current edition of Putting Markets in Perspective. Click on the topic for details on PIMCO’s outlook, related commentaries and specific funds to consider.


Economy

PIMCO's analysis and outlook on key drivers of the global and domestic economies over the next six to 12 months.

Global economy »

Modestly increased 2012 growth forecast from 1.5% to 1.8%
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Video: Cyclical outlook for the global economy

Additional reading: PIMCO's Cyclical Outlook »

Fund to consider: PIMCO Global Multi-Asset Fund »

U.S. economy »

Increased growth forecast to 1%-2% in 2012
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Video: Cyclical outlook for the U.S. economy

Additional reading: The Great Escape »

Fund to consider: PIMCO Total Return Fund »

European economy »

Economy will contract by 0.5%–1.5% in next 12 months
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Video: Cyclical outlook for the European economy

Additional reading: A Channel For Europe's Capital Flights »

Fund to consider: PIMCO Global Advantage Strategy Bond Fund »

Emerging economies »

Major emerging market economies will be a less forceful driver of global growth in 2012-2013
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Video: Cyclical outlook for the emerging market economies

Additional reading: PIMCO Emerging Markets Watch The Elusive Equilibrium »

Fund to consider: PIMCO Emerging Multi-Asset Fund »


Financial Markets

Changing economic conditions create new opportunities and risks in the financial markets. PIMCO's analysis of these trends has important implications for investors.

Credit »

Economic uncertainty and dealer deleveraging may increase liquidity risk
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Additional reading:

Fund to consider: PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund »

Income »

Attractive spread opportunities exist in senior secured debt such as bank loans and non-agency mortgages
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Additional reading:

Fund to consider: PIMCO Income Fund »

Dividend-paying stocks »

Maintain a global approach and favor consistent dividend-payers over growth stocks
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Additional Reading:

Fund to consider: PIMCO Dividend and Income Builder Fund »

Inflation »

Inflation forecast of below 2% in 2012 but recognize upside potential due to rising oil prices
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Additional Reading: PIMCO Economic Outlook Inflation Outlook 2012 », PIMCO Viewpoints TIPS for Financial Repression »

Funds to consider:
PIMCO All Asset Fund »
PIMCO All Asset All Authority »
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund »




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Some funds invest in other funds and performance is subject to underlying investment weightings which will vary. The cost of investing in the fund will generally be higher than the cost of investing in a fund that invests directly in individual stocks and bonds. Equities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions. Investments in value securities involve the risk that the market’s value assessment may differ from the manager and the performance of the securities may decline. Investing in the bond market is subject to certain risks including market, interest-rate, issuer, credit, and inflation risk; investments may be worth more or less than the original cost when redeemed. Investing in foreign denominated and/or domiciled securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations, and economic and political risks, which may be enhanced in emerging markets. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. Non-diversified funds may invest in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. Diversification does not ensure against loss.

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