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L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: a profound shift for markets

This special episode of the CIO call marks the publication of our midyear global outlook.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
04 Jul 2025
1 min read
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Markets and economics

Midyear global outlook: Gravity defied – for now

Even though many markets have recovered poise since the recent volatility spike, they remain vulnerable to further shocks and crucial long-term questions for investors persist.
Sonja LaudBill Hughes
By  Sonja Laud, Bill Hughes
03 Jul 2025
3 min read
Summer reading
Markets and economics

Stuck for something to read? Four summer book recommendations

From memories of the trading floor to the secrets of a healthy diet, Matthew Kemp shares his summer reading picks.
Matthew Kemp
By  Matthew Kemp
02 Jul 2025
2 min read
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Investment strategy

Redesigning DC retirement

With private markets now part of the investment mix, backed by policy momentum and global inspiration, we’re entering a new era of retirement investing. Discover...
Paula Llewellyn
By  Paula Llewellyn
01 Jul 2025
4 min read
Middle-East-oil burning 2
Markets and economics

How important is the Strait of Hormuz for global trade?

Given the fragility of peace in the Middle East, how reliant is the global economy on this 21-mile-wide stretch of water?
Christopher Jeffery
By  Christopher Jeffery
01 Jul 2025
2 min read
AFI-cover Q3 2025
Investment strategy

Active Fixed Income Outlook: Politics vs. economics

Could markets soon be wrestling with the consequences of fiscal dominance on the streets and debt mountains on the spreadsheets?
Colin Reedie
By  Colin Reedie
27 Jun 2025
3 min read
Boardroom silouette
ESG and long-term themes

How we address responsible investment in Liability Driven Investment portfolios

Liability Driven Investment portfolios are generally made up of gilts, derivatives and cash. In this blog, we look at how responsible investment considerations can be...
Nambassa Nakatudde
By  Nambassa Nakatudde
26 Jun 2025
4 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: Middle East conflict, inflation and interest rates – Market Talk

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy Asia, shares his thoughts on the market impact of the Middle East conflict.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
26 Jun 2025
1 min read
coal power plant
ESG and long-term themes

Carbon market unification: A post-Brexit reconciliation

Unification of EU and UK carbon markets could offer economic benefits and increased investment in clean technologies, but it could also lead to higher power...
John DalySuzanna Ellard
By  John Daly, Suzanna Ellard
25 Jun 2025
4 min read
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Investment strategy

The role of real estate and infrastructure in portfolio diversification

In the second instalment of our series on overcoming equity market concentration risk, we examine how real estate and infrastructure assets can contribute to a...
Mo Mahmoud
By  Mo Mahmoud
25 Jun 2025
3 min read

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