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The Bond King

Planet Money

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The Pinnacle of Power: PIMCO's Impact on Economic Crisis

This chapter examines a critical episode in finance, highlighting PIMCO's tactics during an economic crisis. It reveals how the firm leveraged distressed mortgage bonds to benefit clients, raising important questions about the broader impact on taxpayers and homeowners.

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