PIMCO Accrued Interest

What separates great advisors today? According to David Chubak, Head of Wealth Management and Field Management at Edward Jones, it's the same qualities that have always mattered: trust, relationships, and a deep understanding of clients. David joins Greg Hall to explain why, even in the age of AI and endless information, human connection remains at the heart of great advice. Drawing on his ow...

Even the most experienced investors can fall prey to one of the 150+ behavioral biases researchers have documented. But Dr. Anastasia Buyalskaya, a behavioral finance advisor to PIMCO, and Devin Ekeberg, PIMCO senior consultant in advisor education, believe the goal isn’t to rationalize them away; it’s to build frameworks that keep biased thinking from driving decision making.   Together...

A confluence of rising sovereign debt, surging AI-related corporate bond issuance, and inflation concerns has lifted 30-year yields in the U.S. and elsewhere to two-decade highs.  On the heels of their very popular July episode – Old-Fashioned Bond Math for a New-Fashioned Fed – Marc Seidner and Pramol Dhawan join host Greg Hall to discuss. Show notes:  (3:37) Rising rates are a global t...

Global cycles have fallen out of sync, and the gaps between markets are widening. PIMCO CIO of Global Fixed Income Andrew Balls says that's the exact type of environment where global active management matters most. Why different parts of the yield curve look attractive in different markets, and how active management can isolate duration by country and by tenor Wh...

Under a Warsh-led Fed, with less explicit guidance and less implicit backstop, Marc Seidner and Pramol Dhawan tell host Greg Hall that bond math starts to matter again. Listen as they explore: ·         The “Warsh Dividend” and what it could mean for investors? ·         Why diversification still matters in a market in...

From the pages of The Credit Market Lens to the Accrued Interest microphone, Lotfi Karoui joins host Greg Hall to explore why the focus on direct lending may be overshadowing the structural themes important to the future of credit markets. Together, they discuss the cyclical pressures weighing on business development companies and why liquidity alone may not resolve today’s challenges. Looking ahe...

We didn't rename the podcast… we're just drilling into commodities this episode, and for good reason. Few asset classes sit at the center of so many disruptive forces right now. The global energy complex is contending with both the near-term shock of the Iran conflict and the long-term push for energy security. The AI infrastructure buildout is devouring power and raw materials, and reshoring and...

Fresh off publishing PIMCO’s Secular Outlook, “Rupture and Resilience,” Group CIO Dan Ivascyn joins Greg Hall to discuss the structural forces likely to shape markets over the next five years. From the pervasive role of AI in both equity and debt markets, to a macroeconomy increasingly driven by geopolitics, financial advisors face a new reality: long-term returns rely on preparing for the unexpec...

Commercial real estate is one of the few asset classes that went through a relatively recent recession and still offers attractive valuations, whether through lending or owning. Seray Incoglu, Global Head of Asset Management for PIMCO Real Estate Credit, and Matt Tuten, who leads the commercial mortgage-backed securities team, join Greg Hall to assess where the market stands: resilience in multifa...

In a world shaped by big headlines, Richard Clarida and Libby Cantrill give advisors a grounded view of what really matters in Washington, the economy, and the markets. Together with host Greg Hall, they explore the next chapter for the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh, the fluidity of the conflict in the Middle East, and the political ripple effects of AI, inflation, and tariffs. About the Speak...

When geopolitics shift from isolated economic events to consistent economic inputs, advisors need a new playbook – one built on durability and flexibility. CIO of Non Traditional Strategies Marc Seidner and Head of Emerging Markets Pramol Dhawan join Greg Hall to share:· How geopolitical uncertainty is pushing markets to price wide-ranging outcomes· Why we may get the “stag” without the “flation”...

Private credit is much more than a direct lending story. It’s an asset-based finance one, too. And this other lane of private credit continues to be a solid source of diversification and returns. Benjamin Ensminger-Law and Jason Steiner  join Greg Hall to walk through this evolving opportunity in private credit, starting with why cash flow velocity and structural diversity set asset-based financin...

PIMCO’s Head of Municipal Bonds Dave Hammer wants taxable investors to pay attention to muni market opportunities in today’s market. With rates at attractive levels, continuing strong credit quality, and seasonal factors affecting bond prices, he is excited about what’s ahead for investors. He discusses the broadening menu of municipal investing, which includes more and more privately-arranged deb...

Ted Seides — the founder and voice of Capital Allocators — joined Greg Hall on Accrued Interest to “zoom out” from the headlines and talk about larger trends and dynamic shifts he thinks will influence investing for the next decade. The conversation had no script, ranging from equity index composition, to structural changes in private equity, to the ongoing tribulations of the direct lending marke...

In the midst of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, we take a moment to turn our minds to a topic that affects us all and waits for nobody: taxes. To prepare you for 2026 and beyond, Devin Ekberg joins Greg Hall to discuss tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and potential pitfalls to avoid. Between deep dives on SALT deduction phaseouts and the potential stackable tax benefits of muni an...

Lately, private credit has attracted its share of grim headlines, but as Lotfi Karoui — PIMCO Managing Director, Multi Asset Credit Strategist and Co Head of Client Solutions and Analytics — points out, many recent developments in the space should be seen as expected features of a cyclical credit market. In his debut appearance on Accrued Interest, Lotfi and host Greg Hall dig into the private cre...

What began as an uncertain year has only grown more unpredictable, with conflict in the Middle East and stress across credit rattling the broader markets. Christian Stracke, PIMCO’s President and Head of APAC and EMEA, joins Accrued Interest to lay out a framework for investing when uncertainty and volatility are features, not the exception. Together, he and host Greg Hall get into the ripple effe...

Stability, calm, and order are giving way to fragmentation, volatility, and surprise. In his most recent PIMCO Perspectives, co‑authored with Marc Seidner, Pramol Dhawan says that this shift makes 2026 a year when investors should “expect the unexpected.” He joins host Greg Hall to explore how this new world order is reshaping markets — from the opportunities volatility can unlock in global fixed...

After a standout year for fixed income, Mohit Mittal, PIMCO’s CIO of Core Strategies, says he still sees plenty of opportunities in 2026, but only for those willing to look. He joins Greg Hall on the latest episode of Accrued Interest to unpack why active is the only responsible way to approach fixed-income markets. And between the deep dives into core bonds and credit markets, Mohit shares his fr...

Everything’s on the table when PIMCO's Group CIO Dan Ivascyn and host Greg Hall get together, and the latest episode of Accrued Interest is no exception. They cover familiar territory — like the compelling and durable opportunities in bonds — and then branch out into the Fed’s likely next move, a deeper discussion on credit markets, how home bias can ground a portfolio, and even a ski trip without...

In our last episode of 2025, here are 5 big themes we think will be critical to investment decisions in 2026.  Join Greg Hall and Marc Seidner for a discussion about stocks, credit, commodities, and munis, and of course it wouldn’t be Accrued Interest without a fair bit of fixed income!  Ugly Christmas sweaters optional… SHOW NOTES (2:56) With valuations stretched, what’s attractive in equities fo...

Credit markets are making headlines, but what’s really driving the story? Host Greg Hall welcomes Portfolio Manager Jason Duko to break down the latest developments across the continuum of public credit, private credit, and everything in between.  Have a listen, and take away a framework for evaluating today’s key questions: what is the value of liquidity in a portfolio, can private markets keep u...

Investing in the current cycle is less mainstream pop and more "math rock" — complex, analytical, and constantly shifting. Cameron Dawson, CIO of NewEdge Wealth, joins Greg Hall to decode the intricate rhythms of today’s markets. Cameron walks us through her thoughts on the death of data, why leading indicators are no longer leading, and how to structure portfolios for clients, all while keeping a...

Gold continues to command investor attention. PIMCO’s Head of Commodities and Real Assets, Greg Sharenow, and Account Manager Brady Morrison join host Greg Hall to break down the rally, explore shifting dynamics in the broader commodities market, and examine how AI is reshaping energy demand. Tune in for expert insights and timely portfolio perspectives. Show notes: Commodity Markets’ Evolution: E...

Economist Tiffany Wilding rejoins the podcast to discuss PIMCO’s latest Cyclical Outlook, alongside host Greg Hall and Account Manager Brandon Kunz. Tune in to learn more about how clashing forces are widening the gap between winners and losers and discover the exciting opportunities the team envisions for the future. Show notes: 1. Overview of PIMCO’s Cyclical Outlook. 2. Rules of Thumb and ‘Pay...