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President Trump: A Preview of the First 100 Days
by Peter Lefkin of Allianz Global Investors, 2/3/17

At the outset of his presidency, Donald Trump is facing the most scrutinized first 100 days in the history of the office. In a time that will set the tone for the next four years, Peter Lefkin, senior vice president of government and external affairs at Allianz of America, previews the hot-button issues confronting the new president.

Trump’s Victory: Shocking But Not Entirely Surprising
by Peter Lefkin of Allianz Global Investors, 11/11/16

In a presidential election that grew more shocking with each passing week, the results somehow seem fitting. Peter Lefkin, senior vice president of government and external affairs at Allianz of America, reviews how it happened and explains why almost everyone was wrong in predicting the outcome of the 2016 election.

Countdown to the Election: Government Gridlock
by Kristina Hooper, Peter Lefkin of Allianz Global Investors, 11/1/16

The next POTUS will have his or her deal-making skills severely tested amid rising political tensions.

Countdown to the Election: The Candidates on Healthcare
by Kristina Hooper, Peter Lefkin of Allianz Global Investors, 10/27/16

Making up about 17% of US GDP and affecting all, healthcare has long been a political lightning rod in US elections. Kristina Hooper, US investment strategist at Allianz Global Investors, along with Peter Lefkin, senior vice president of government and external affairs at Allianz of America, scrutinize the 2016 candidates' healthcare positions and their potential impact on the economy.

The Dividend Tax Debate: Soaking the Rich or Raining on the Recovery?
by Peter Lefkin of Allianz Global Investors, 4/25/12
Taxes, one of the few certainties in life, have been the source of a lot of uncertainty this election year. President Obamas proposed budget, if enacted, would raise the tax rate on corporate dividends for upper-income individuals to 39.6% from 15%. His administration projects that it would raise over $200 billion over the next decade. Critics say it would prompt companies to cut dividends and horde cash, which could have a debilitating effect on the economy. It could also hurt aging retirement savers, who receive 75% of dividend payouts. Get the latest on the politics behind the policy.
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