PIMCO Pod
Welcome to PIMCO Pod, where you can listen to readings of PIMCO’s key thought leadership – from our latest economic outlook to the best ideas from our global investment team. Dive into a world of deep expertise across public and private markets and get insights to help you gain an edge in an ever-changing world.
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The Credit Market Lens: Green Shoots and Legacy Risks in Direct Lending
<p>In this episode, we discuss how After years of abundant capital and intense competition that produced increasingly borrower-friendly terms, the tide may be shifting.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any spec...
Growth Holds, Risks Widen
<p>In this episode, we discuss Powerful long-term shifts in geopolitics and technology are shaping the near-term economic and investment outlook, creating resilience in the baseline scenario and wider risks around it.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, inve...
The Credit Market Lens: An Oil Shock (Mostly) Like No Other
<p>In this episode, we discuss how This year’s energy price shock isn’t exactly following the historical playbook, with markets and economies absorbing much of the impact – though clear risks remain.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research...
Monetary Policy Through the Lens of Financial Conditions
<p>In this episode, we discuss how financial conditions are shaping Federal Reserve policy and the outlook for interest rates.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specific PIMCO or other security, stra...
The U.S. Housing Market Becomes a More Local Story
<p>In this episode, In our U.S. housing market monitor, we discuss how elevated mortgage rates, shifting affordability, and widening regional divergence are reshaping the market and the investment landscape.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advi...
The Credit Market Lens: Hyperscalers Are Repricing, Not Displacing (So Far)
<p>In this episode, we discuss how Despite a sharp rise in AI-related borrowing, signs of broad corporate credit market disruption remain limited.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specific PIMCO...
A Recalibration, Not a Rate-Hike Cycle
<p>In this episode, we discuss why the Fed is placing greater emphasis on financial conditions than the neutral interest rate (r), and what that means for the outlook for U.S. monetary policy and rate hikes.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be cons...
The Credit Market Lens: AI Capex and the Limits of Crowding Out
<p>In this episode, we discuss AI capital spending may be contributing to higher real rates, but there is little evidence that it’s due to AI bond issuance crowding out Treasuries.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, invest...
September Fed Hike May Be More Than a Risk Management Exercise
<p>In this episode, we discuss why the Fed’s September rate hike may signal a firmer push to bring inflation back to its 2% target.</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specif...
The Credit Market Lens: One AI Trade for Now, Many Trades Later
<p>In this episode, we discuss how For equity investors, the question is relatively simple: Who wins the AI race? For credit investors, it is more nuanced: Do spreads adequately compensate for the broad set of risks embedded in financing the buildout?</p> <p>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 need, and is not intended to be...
