HSBC China Wealth Insights: Dialogue with PIMCO Global Chief Investment Officer: How to Seize Investment Opportunities in a K-shaped Economy and the AI Wave? | Wealth Exchange "Hui"

The global economy successfully withstood the pressures from tariffs in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, driven by increased investments in AI (artificial intelligence) and productivity improvements, the short-term growth outlook remains resilient overall. However, there are still significant differences in performance among different companies, sectors, and regions, with a clear “K-shaped” divergence.

After a strong market performance in 2025, current stock market valuations are relatively high, and credit spreads have narrowed. In this environment, investors need to be more cautious and focus more on bottom-up portfolio construction. High-quality fixed income assets can still offer attractive potential yields and provide opportunities for global diversification.

In this edition of Wealth Insights, we are pleased to invite:

To explore economic trends and investment insights from multiple perspectives through in-depth discussions.

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Source: PIMCO, January 2026.

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