Experts

Peder Beck-Friis

Economist

Dr. Beck-Friis is a senior vice president and economist in the London office, focusing on Europe. He helps craft the firm’s economic and monetary policy outlook and contributes to quarterly economic forums. He is also a member of the research group of the European portfolio committee. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2017, he worked at Goldman Sachs in New York and London. He has 12 years of macro research experience and holds a master's degree and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Oxford. He received his undergraduate degree in mathematics and economics from the University of Edinburgh.

Economic and Market Commentary

Europe’s Economy Facing Short- and Long-Term Headwinds

22/04/2024

Despite its cyclical and secular challenges, we believe Europe is a good diversifier for duration in global portfolios.

Nicola Mai, Peder Beck-Friis

Economic and Market Commentary

Safety in Numbers: Why the UK Economy No Longer Looks Like an Outlier

04/12/2023

Many thought the UK economy was exceptional, but it has now converged – a timely reminder that, for investors, it pays to look under the bonnet.

Peder Beck-Friis

Economic and Market Commentary

Fiscal Arithmetic and the Global Inflation Outlook

06/07/2023

Debt-financed fiscal policy is driving much of today’s high inflation, but as pandemic-era measures fade, central banks will likely return to their key role in managing price levels.

Peder Beck-Friis, Richard Clarida

Economic and Market Commentary

U.K. Market: Growth, But at What Price?

30/09/2022

U.K. financial market volatility is likely to remain high, and the longer-term outlook likely depends on future monetary and fiscal policy.

Peder Beck-Friis

Research

Assessing Inflation: Theories, Policies and Portfolios

29/07/2021

Jamil Baz, Josh Davis, Peder Beck-Friis, Jerry Tsai

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