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Bond Giant Pimco Dismisses Trump’s Threats to Fed’s Powell

Firm hasn’t adjusted portfolio, saying it seems unlikely the president gets his way

Dan Ivascyn, Pimco’s chief investment officer.
Dan Ivascyn, Pimco’s chief investment officer. Photo: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg News

Big investors are betting that President Trump won’t follow through on his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Bond powerhouse Pimco hasn’t adjusted its positions in light of Trump’s threats to push Powell out, even with the potential for dramatic moves in Treasurys if it were to happen, according to people close to the situation.

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