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Bill Gross Warns of Bond Volatility as US Debt Hits 100% of GDP
economy5 days ago

Bill Gross Warns of Bond Volatility as US Debt Hits 100% of GDP

Pimco co-founder Bill Gross has issued a stark warning against holding long-term bonds, citing a new era of volatility driven by unbalanced credit expansion. In a Financial Times op-ed, Gross noted that total US credit—government, mortgage, and corporate—now reaches $84 trillion, with federal debt at 100% of GDP. He advised investors to avoid bonds except for one-year Treasury bills yielding 4.55%, while cautioning that record stock levels face margin pressure from rising yields. Gross highlighted that AI-related debt financing is historically anomalous and that the 2027 AI investment forecast of $1 trillion may rely solely on debt. He also flagged risks for hyperscalers with high price-to-earnings ratios and telecom giants facing competition from SpaceX’s Starlink, urging a 'preserve and protect' strategy as central banks diversify reserves and hedge funds increase market volatility.

via Fortune|
#ai-investment#bill-gross#bond-market-volatility
Bill Gross: Trump Win Would Disrupt Bond Markets
finance2 years ago

Bill Gross: Trump Win Would Disrupt Bond Markets

Bill Gross, cofounder of PIMCO, warns that a Donald Trump presidency would worsen budget deficits and disrupt the bond market more than a Joe Biden term. Gross criticizes Trump's plans for permanent tax cuts and increased spending, while noting Biden's significant debt increase. With federal deficits soaring and the Treasury issuing more bonds, Gross predicts pressure on the bond market and advises investors to lower their stock market return expectations. Prominent financial leaders have also raised concerns about the U.S. debt situation.

via Fortune|
#bill-gross#bond-market#donald-trump
"The Resilient US Economy: Debunking 'The New Normal' Myth"
businesseconomics2 years ago

"The Resilient US Economy: Debunking 'The New Normal' Myth"

The concept of "The New Normal" emerged after the 2008 financial crisis, with predictions about corporate profits, government regulation, and consumption growth. Bill Gross extended these ideas, forecasting slow economic growth and stagnant corporate profits, leading investors to flock to bond funds like Pimco Total Return. However, the outcome was worse than expected, with equity investors redeeming their funds and flocking to bond funds, resulting in disappointing returns. The article emphasizes the danger of discounting the power of precedent and altering investment practices based on the belief that "this time will be different."

via Morningstar|
#bill-gross#businesseconomics#corporate-profits
"Bill Gross Considers Selling Expensive Trump Media Options"
finance2 years ago

"Bill Gross Considers Selling Expensive Trump Media Options"

Bill Gross, the former "Bond King," is attracted to trading options tied to Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, due to the high implied volatility and potential for large premiums. The company's stock surge has led to a frenzy of speculative trading, with investors using options, short bets, and warrants to get in on the action. However, the high costs of options contracts and borrowing, along with the limited availability of shares to trade, have made it particularly volatile and expensive to bet against.

via Yahoo Finance|
#bill-gross#donald-trump#finance
"Bill Gross Warns of Overvaluation in 10-Year Treasury Bonds"
finance2 years ago

"Bill Gross Warns of Overvaluation in 10-Year Treasury Bonds"

Bill Gross, the former bond king, believes that the 10-year Treasury is overvalued with a 4% yield and recommends the 10-year Treasury inflation-protected yield at 1.80% as a better choice. He suggests going long on 2-year bonds while shorting the 10-year and highlights his successful recommendations for regional bank stocks and mortgage REITs. Gross also expresses continued interest in Capri Holdings as a merger arbitrage target.

via MarketWatch|
#10-year-treasury#bill-gross#bond-market
"Gross Warns of Overvaluation as 10-Year Treasury Hits 4%"
finance2 years ago

"Gross Warns of Overvaluation as 10-Year Treasury Hits 4%"

Bill Gross, the former bond king, has stated that he believes the 10-year US Treasury is overvalued at 4%, recommending shorter-end notes for those interested in investing. He suggests that similar-dated Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities at a 1.80% yield are a better choice for bond buyers. This comes after Gross accurately predicted yields toward the end of last year.

via Bloomberg|
#bill-gross#bonds#finance
"Bill Gross Predicts U.S. Recession Imminent by Year's End"
economy3 years ago

"Bill Gross Predicts U.S. Recession Imminent by Year's End"

Bill Gross, co-founder of Pacific Investment Management Co., predicts that the U.S. economy will enter a recession by the end of the year, citing the rise in auto delinquencies and regional bank struggles as indicators of a significant slowdown. Despite the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDP Now indicator showing a 5.4% annualized growth rate in the third quarter, Gross believes the official GDP data will reveal a different story. He recommends investing in shares of regional banks and betting on the steepening of the Treasury curve as the economy slows down and investors adjust their expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

via MarketWatch|
#auto-delinquencies#bill-gross#economy
"Bill Gross Predicts Q4 US Recession: 'Higher for Longer' No Longer Holds"
finance3 years ago

"Bill Gross Predicts Q4 US Recession: 'Higher for Longer' No Longer Holds"

Bill Gross, the retired bond king, predicts a US recession in the fourth quarter, citing the recent rise in auto delinquencies and regional bank troubles as indicators of a significant economic slowdown. He suggests investing in equity arbitrage trades on Capri Holdings, Seagen, and VM Ware, and considers buying regional banks on falling yields. Gross also advises investing in the curve, specifically steepeners via buying 2-year notes and selling 5s or 10s, and betting on SOFR futures as a more dovish Fed is expected.

via ForexLive|
#bill-gross#equity-arbs#finance