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PIMCO 138 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

PIMCO Pod offers audio readings of PIMCO's key thought leadership, including its latest economic outlook and ideas from its global investment team. The podcast dives into deep expertise across public and private markets, providing insights to help listeners navigate an ever-changing world. It aims to give investors an edge through expert analysis and market perspectives.

Episodes

Counterintuitive Labor Market Shifts Constrain Measured U.S. Wage Gains
Counterintuitive Labor Market Shifts Constrain Measured U.S. Wage Gains Aug 20, 2026 761 In this episode, we discuss why shifting labor market dynamics are keeping U.S. wage growth subdued despite falling unemployment.​‌ 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 h
The Credit Market Lens: What BDC Markets Are Signaling About Private Credit Valuations
The Credit Market Lens: What BDC Markets Are Signaling About Private Credit Valuations Aug 17, 2026 332 In this episode, we discuss how BDC equities continue to trade at significant discounts to NAV, reflecting skepticism toward reported marks, a concern reinforced by valuation levels that have yet to fully reset, even as BDC bonds continue to outperform their stocks.​‌ The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for
As Older Workers Retire, Labor Costs Ease
As Older Workers Retire, Labor Costs Ease Aug 14, 2026 646 In this episode, we discuss how rising retirements and weaker labor supply are easing labor costs and complicating the Fed’s read on the U.S. labor market.​‌ 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 Credit Market Lens: The AI Split Between U.S. Dollar and Euro Investment Grade
The Credit Market Lens: The AI Split Between U.S. Dollar and Euro Investment Grade Aug 11, 2026 429 In this episode, we discuss how As AI-related issuance reshapes bond markets, differences in U.S. dollar and euro performance offer new insights into the roles of supply and technical factors. 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 so
Underlying Inflation Gauges: Trimming Noise or Trimming Signal?
Underlying Inflation Gauges: Trimming Noise or Trimming Signal? Aug 6, 2026 811 In this episode, We discuss why underlying U.S. inflation appears contained despite elevated core PCE readings, and what that may mean for 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 i
The Credit Market Lens: Still Buying America
The Credit Market Lens: Still Buying America Aug 3, 2026 438 In this episode, we discuss how Foreign demand for U.S. assets – especially credit – remains resilient amid broader macro and market uncertainties.​‌ 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
The Fed Holds Steady, But Questions Linger
The Fed Holds Steady, But Questions Linger Jul 30, 2026 646 In this episode, we discuss why the Fed held rates steady in July and what lingering inflation risks could mean for future 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 included
Geography, Geopolitics, and Gamesmanship Leave Little Room for Error in Energy Markets
Geography, Geopolitics, and Gamesmanship Leave Little Room for Error in Energy Markets Jul 29, 2026 872 In this episode, we discuss how geopolitical tensions and disrupted shipping routes are intensifying energy market risks and weighing on the global economy. 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
The Credit Market Lens: The Return of Financial Engineering – Not 2008, But Not Nothing
The Credit Market Lens: The Return of Financial Engineering – Not 2008, But Not Nothing Jul 27, 2026 532 In this episode, we discuss how Leverage and complexity are gaining ground in today’s late-cycle markets, signaling caution – not crisis – and underscoring the value of diversification and risk management.​‌ 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 podca
When Monetary Policy Surprises Stop Translating
When Monetary Policy Surprises Stop Translating Jul 23, 2026 706 In this episode, we discuss how markets seem to be getting more sophisticated in distinguishing between different types of inflation – supply-driven or demand-driven – and they price monetary policy surprises accordingly.​‌ 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 pro
The Credit Market Lens: Rich Spreads, Cheap Treasuries, and an Incomplete Explanation
The Credit Market Lens: Rich Spreads, Cheap Treasuries, and an Incomplete Explanation Jul 21, 2026 369 In this episode, we discuss how Cheap U.S. Treasury valuations may explain part of the optics behind today’s tight credit spreads, but fundamental and technical factors remain the primary drivers for market moves. 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
PIMCO Perspectives: Old-Fashioned Bond Math for a New-Fashioned Fed
PIMCO Perspectives: Old-Fashioned Bond Math for a New-Fashioned Fed Jul 20, 2026 592 In this episode, we discuss how In the Warsh Fed's new era of two-way risk, bonds offer something rare: potential downside risk mitigation that investors get paid to hold.​‌ 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 o

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