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orange clocks
Markets and economics

Countdown to 2026

As the year draws to a close, it’s that time when investors start trying to forecast what’s next…
Joshua RossChristopher Teschmacher
By  Joshua Ross & Christopher Teschmacher
23 Dec 2025
5 min read
Reflections year
Markets and economics

AI, gold and no shortage of surprises: reflecting on 2025

I reflect on the biggest themes in a year that confounded expectations and delivered opportunities and challenges in abundance.
Matthew Kemp
By  Matthew Kemp
22 Dec 2025
3 min read
AI Answer
Markets and economics

Is AI the answer?

While scepticism runs high, there’s potential for AI to have far bigger impact on the economy and markets than historical parallels suggest.
Jason ShoupMatthew RodgerDr. James TyrrellEwan Bowerbank
By  Jason Shoup, Matthew Rodger, Dr. James Tyrrell & Ewan Bowerbank
19 Dec 2025
7 min read
L&G talks
Investment strategy

Podcast: In conversation with… Amelie Chowna

In this episode, we catch up with Amelie Chowna, our newly appointed Head of Fixed Income Strategic Initiatives. 
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
18 Dec 2025
1 min read
diverse AI
Investment strategy

Diversification and the global AI growth story

How a carefully constructed index, equity and or multi-asset strategy could help investors overcome the challenges posed by AI.
Aude Martin
By  Aude Martin
18 Dec 2025
2 min read
upside risk
Markets and economics

Emerging markets: Upside risk after a resilient 2025

We identify reasons for cautious optimism and discuss how we think innovative exposure can be achieved.
Raza AghaErik LuethJake Harper
By  Raza Agha, Erik Lueth & Jake Harper
17 Dec 2025
6 min read
debt sustain
Markets and economics

Fiscal fault lines: how debt sustainability fears may shape 2026

After years of fiscal largesse, the ‘debasement trade’ has gained significant momentum, just as AI fuels an extraordinary wave of capital investment.
Matthew ReesDan DreherLushan SunAnthony Woodside
By  Matthew Rees, Dan Dreher, Lushan Sun & Anthony Woodside
17 Dec 2025
5 min read
five swans
Markets and economics

Five grey swans for 2026

What credible scenarios for the coming year sit just outside consensus?
Christopher Teschmacher
By  Christopher Teschmacher
16 Dec 2025
5 min read
under saving
Investment strategy

Addressing under-saving for retirement

Given strains on government finances, how can the pension industry meet this growing challenge?
Jayesh Patel
By  Jayesh Patel
15 Dec 2025
Deforestation
ESG and long-term themes

Deforestation progress report

Showcasing multi-year efforts on milestones to meet our COP26 deforestation commitment.
Investment Stewardship team
By  Investment Stewardship team
15 Dec 2025
2 min read

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