PIMCO Pod

In this episode, we discuss why the Federal Reserve could further shrink its balance sheet and why, if done gradually, markets may see little impact.  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 info...

In this episode, we discuss how, Markets may be pricing some relief for now, but the true measure of an oil shock is how long it endures.  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 volatile U.S. employment data is masking a structural shift toward slower labor force growth and greater reliance on productivity -- and perhaps AI -- to drive GDP growth. 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...

In this episode, we discuss the growing risk that prolonged Iran-related oil disruptions could shift from a temporary shock to a global supply crisis.   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...

In this episode, we discuss how, Amid geopolitical uncertainty, dispersion across credit markets – rather than a broad risk off move – has become the dominant investment signal.  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 responsibili...

In this episode, we discuss how in a world of intensified uncertainty and dispersion, investing becomes less about forecasting and more about favoring more liquid, high quality assets that can be resilient across a variety of scenarios.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon in...

In this episode, we discuss the efforts to make private credit tradable face obstacles and risk undermining one of the main reasons – earning an illiquidity premium – that investors look to private assets. 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...

In this episode, we discuss how the Fed emphasized a cautious stance on rate cuts amid uncertainty from the recent energy shock. 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 herei...

In this episode, we discuss why the direct lending sector is under scrutiny and highlight how the broader private credit universe, spanning asset based finance, consumer and mortgage credit, and specialty finance, continues to offer diversified and attractive investment opportunities. The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be...

In this episode, we discuss how the Middle East conflict could drive a global energy supply shock that heightens inflation risks, pressures growth, and complicates central bank policy decisions. 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 s...

In this episode, we discuss two seemingly opposite behavioral biases and what they mean 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 any part...

In this episode, we discuss the economic and policy implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. 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 bas...

In this episode, we discuss how the rapid adoption of AI is shaping U.S. productivity, investment, and labor markets, creating both economic opportunities and emerging risks.  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, we discuss the outlook for U.S. housing prices.  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 any particularized financial situation, or ne...

In this episode, we discuss why surprise, rather than stability, may be the defining feature of 2026 as policy volatility reshapes markets and investment opportunities,   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 th...

In this episode, We discuss recent U.S. policy developments, including the Warsh Fed nomination and surprising Democratic gains in Texas special elections.  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. Th...

In this episode, We discuss how Kevin Warsh, the new Fed chair nominee, would likely look to reduce the size of the Fed's balance sheet and revisit communications 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 t...

In this episode, we discuss how the Fed kept interest rates steady in January while hinting that easing may happen at some point when supported by the economic data. 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 lis...

In this episode, We discuss why recent U.S. productivity gains aren’t boosting worker incomes correspondingly, as more of the benefits flow to large companies instead of labor. 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, We discuss how, following strong 2025 returns, high quality fixed income continues to offer attractive yields and global diversification at a time of stretched equity valuations and tight credit spreads.  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 provid...

In this episode, Anastasia Buyalskaya, an advisor to PIMCO on behavioral science, discusses how understanding others’ beliefs and expectations can help investors anticipate market reactions beyond raw data. 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...

In this episode, we discuss how tariffs and rapid AI adoption shaped the U.S. economy in 2025, and what these trends could mean for growth, inflation, and jobs in 2026. 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...

In this episode, we explore opportunities across equities, bonds, credit, and commodities that have the potential to offer investors resilience and diversification.  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 lis...

In this episode, we discuss how the Supreme Court could affect U.S. tariffs. 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 any particularized financial situa...

In this episode, we discuss the potential macroeconomic impacts of AI, and how its incredible possibilities balanced against its risks, costs, and current valuations suggest that a lot is riding on AI’s ability to deliver transformative innovations.  The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Rel...