Markets underestimate risk of inflation re-accelerating, says PIMCO

Amid the financial community’s growing optimism about interest rate cuts and economic recovery, PIMCO, the U.S. bond behemoth, throws in a word of caution, suggesting that both equity and fixed income markets might be underestimating the looming threats. Despite expectations for the Federal Reserve to lower rates within the year, PIMCO warns that the pace of these changes might not be as swift as markets hope. Dan Ivascyn, PIMCO’s group chief investment officer, highlights a strategic shift from lower-rated credit to higher-quality, securitized assets over the past year, aiming for resilience and value in uncertain economic waters. This move underscores a broader concern: the risk of an economic downturn or inflation re-accelerating remains a significant threat, contrary to the market’s current pricing.