PIMCO Pod

In this episode, we discuss how the U.S. government shutdown could affect the economy and disrupt the data releases that inform investments and Fed policy. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The...

In this episode, we discuss how locking in attractive bond yields can support long-term returns, especially as central banks cut interest rates and tariff effects pose risks to global economic growth and inflation. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a...

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into U.S. labor market data that reveal troubling trends, which will likely prompt more Fed interest rate cuts.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The inf...

In this episode, we discuss how the Federal Reserve cited increasing risks to the U.S. labor market as a reason to ease monetary policy.   The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information incl...

In this episode, we discuss how U.S. companies are absorbing tariffs by cutting labor costs and increasing prices modestly.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is...

In this episode, we discuss how mortgage bond reinvestment could be the Federal Reserve’s most effective and immediate tool to unlock the housing market—without even touching interest rates.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole...

In this episode, Anastasia Buyalskaya, an advisor to PIMCO on behavioral science, shares general thoughts on how AI might be used to support investment decision-making, and ways to understand and navigate behavioral biases in connection with AI.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Relianc...

In this episode, we discuss how President Trump's announcement that he is firing a Federal Reserve governor could be consequential for perceptions of Fed independence, though the potential impact on Fed policy is far from clear.   The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon informati...

In this episode, we discuss this year's disconnect between the performance of the U.S. stock market and that of the U.S. economy more broadly.   The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The informatio...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss the need for more funding and updates at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to help keep economic data accurate and trustworthy.   The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss slower U.S. job growth and likely economic cooling, along with the implications for Fed rate cuts.   The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information i...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how the Fed will likely return to neutral policy by 2026, with no major changes or firing of Chair Powell expected.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. T...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how the Fed will likely return to neutral policy by 2026, with no major changes or firing of Chair Powell expected.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. T...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how U.S. tariffs are mostly hitting businesses, with smaller effects on consumers so far  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included her...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss the outlook for the second half of 2025, which remains favorable for strategies emphasizing globaldiversification and risk mitigation. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how systematic equity strategies and disciplined diversification can help multi-asset portfolios thrive in unpredictable markets.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of t...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we explore why today’s uncertain environment means real estate investors may want to prioritize durable income—andstrategies that can perform even when markets are flat or faltering. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a p...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss public debt in developed countries and what it means for investors.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is not based on a...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how U.S. policymakers' focus is shifting from trade issues toward tax and spending plans, affecting the economy, inflation, and investment. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibi...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how with the world order in flux, investors can look to fortify portfolios by diversifying across global markets and capitalizing on attractive, high quality yields.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcas...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss the factors driving recent volatility in Japan’s government bond markets. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is not based...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how the U.S. trade deficit is linked to its fiscal deficit, and how lessons from history suggest it could be difficult to correct trade imbalances without fiscal reform as well.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how the recent Moody’s downgrade underscores tension over the U.S. debt outlook. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is no...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how emotions play a crucial role in investment decision-making by signaling risks, and why managing - not ignoring —these emotions leads to better financial choices.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcas...

In this episode of PIMCO Pod, we discuss how Fed officials are remaining patient, likely awaiting hard evidence of a weaker U.S. labor market before considering rate cuts. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of t...