Rick Rieder, BlackRock's Global Fixed Income CIO, cautions against rushing for rate cuts despite market pricing, stating the Fed won't hurry post latest jobs report. He warns investors of overstretched valuations and suggests downside protection strategies amidst amplified volatility. Rieder remains skeptical of over four rate cuts by year-end, believing the Fed will proceed cautiously, citing stable core inflation and employment data. While acknowledging a potential rate cut window in the coming months, Rieder emphasizes prudence in decision-making based on current data.