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Nicola Mai

Portfolio Manager, Sovereign Credit Analyst

Mr. Mai is an executive vice president in the London office and a sovereign credit analyst in the portfolio management group. He leads sovereign credit research in Europe, and is a member of the European portfolio committee. He is responsible for formulating key macro views for the region and for identifying and analyzing global macro and investment trends. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2012, Mr. Mai was senior euro area economist at J.P. Morgan for seven years. He started his career as an economist in the U.K. government, in a program run by HM Treasury. He has 21 years of investment and financial services experience and holds a graduate degree in economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and an undergraduate degree in economics from the London School of Economics.

Economic and Market Commentary

From Fragility to Greater Stability: Economic Outlook and Investment Strategies in the Euro Area

23/10/2024

Despite a weak growth outlook the Euro area’s increased resilience and stability makes European fixed income investments attractive.

Nicola Mai, Peder Beck-Friis

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

The Eurozone in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities

29/01/2024

With a sluggish economy and a downturn in German production, the eurozone outlook looks weak for 2024

Nicola Mai

Economic and Market Commentary

The Hard Truth About Soft Landings

06/11/2023

Hear PIMCO’s experts discuss insights from our latest economic outlook, Post Peak, and how today’s attractive yields offer opportunity in the face of growing uncertainty.

Andrew Balls, Nicola Mai

Cyclical Outlook

Post Peak

11/10/2023

Our cyclical outlook: Markets appear priced for a benign economic outcome that would be a historical rarity given current conditions. Higher bond yields offer resilience amid increasing risks to the global economy.

Nicola Mai, Tiffany Wilding, Andrew Balls

Economic and Market Commentary

European Outlook: Less Downside Now, But Caution Still Warranted

24/01/2023

Focusing on high quality and liquidity when taking risk in portfolios will be key in 2023, as pressure on monetary policy remains intense.

Nicola Mai

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