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Pimco Steers Clear of ‘Pretty Bad’ Private Credit Loans on Sale

Bloomberg Markets
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Original Report

Pacific Investment Management Co. is staying away from loans being put up for sale amid the tumult in the $1.8 trillion private credit market because they’re “pretty bad,” according to its president...

Pacific Investment Management Co. is staying away from loans being put up for sale amid the tumult in the $1.8 trillion private credit market because they’re “pretty bad,” according to its president Christian Stracke.

Glass House Analysis

This development in the banking sector reflects broader tensions between regulatory pressure and financial industry practices. The banking system serves as the circulatory system of the economy; any disruption ripples through to small businesses, homebuyers, and everyday consumers who depend on credit access.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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