NAPERVILLE, Ill., USA and LONDON, United Kingdom, July 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments(®)*, a globally diversified investment management firm, released its Mid-Year Economic Review and Outlook. The outlook, titled "Global Economy Likely to Withstand China, Greece," provides the firm's views on the current economic environment and discusses our belief that growth equities and convertible securities remain attractive. Calamos invites you to read the entire July 2015 Global Economic Review and Outlook at www.calamos.com/outlook.

Topics include the firm's following beliefs:


    --  The U.S. and global economies will expand during the second half of
        2015, albeit at a subdued pace
    --  A hard landing for China's economy is a less likely outcome
    --  Beginning in late 2015, the Federal Reserve is likely to embark on a
        slow and shallow path for raising short-term interest rates
    --  Globally, equities and convertible securities should perform well,
        particularly growth-oriented securities

Additionally, CEO and Global Co-CIO John P. Calamos, Sr. has posted a new blog titled, "Resolving the Greek Crisis Requires a Pro-Business Focus," which discusses the importance of the private sector for Greece's revitalization. That blog can be viewed at www.calamos.com/blog.

About Calamos
 Calamos Investments is a diversified global investment firm offering innovative investment strategies including equity, fixed income, convertible and alternative investments. The firm offers strategies through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private funds, an exchange traded fund and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area, the firm also has offices in London and New York. For more information, please visit www.calamos.com.

This material is distributed for informational purposes only.

The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market or economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. Information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

*Calamos Investments LLC, referred to herein as Calamos Investments(®), is a financial services company offering such services through its subsidiaries: Calamos Advisors LLC, Calamos Wealth Management LLC, Calamos Investments LLP and Calamos Financial Services LLC.

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