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Markets and economics

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Fixed income

The truth about today's rising yields

Numerous factors are driving the recent rise in yields, but one truth about the increase is worth highlighting.
Jason Shoup
By  Jason Shoup
04 Jun 2026
1 min read
Global imbalance
Markets and economics

Global economic imbalances and AI: few signs of concern

The key talking points around artificial intelligence (AI) have been on company earnings, the impact on inflation and medium-term labour market effects. Less discussed are...
Erik Lueth
By  Erik Lueth
03 Jun 2026
4 min read
Man island
Markets and economics

No man is an island

This month, we assess the impact of global factors on gilts.
Christopher Jeffery
By  Christopher Jeffery
02 Jun 2026
2 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: Keeping tabs on digital infrastructure

On this week’s episode of L&G Talks Asset Management, we sit down with Achal Arora, Managing Director of Digital Infrastructure Investments.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
28 May 2026
1 min read
Signpost
Private Markets

The worst of times; the best of times? Private markets react to an uncertain world

Private markets remain resilient amid global shocks. In this blog, we examine trends, key risks, and sector specific levers shaping these asset classes in 2026...
Lushan SunBill PageDr. James Tyrrell
By  Lushan Sun, Bill Page & Dr. James Tyrrell
19 May 2026
4 min read
Mortgage house
Fixed income

Prepayment dynamics in a bifurcated agency MBS market

What do mortgage lock in and the composition of the universe mean for prepayments and convexity? We consider the implications for investors
Priya Joshi
By  Priya Joshi
18 May 2026
5 min read
Parliament Westminster
Markets and economics

UK politics in focus: implications for investors

Following the recent local election results, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is struggling to maintain his grip on the Labour Party leadership. Should investors be worried...
Tom FarringtonTim DraysonRobert Pace
By  Tom Farrington, Tim Drayson & Robert Pace
13 May 2026
3 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: Unpacking our US investment outlook

In today’s fast-moving investment landscape, we believe staying ahead means looking beyond the headlines – understanding how powerful structural shifts like AI disruption can reshape...
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
12 May 2026
1 min read
Cracks US
Markets and economics

The American consumer’s hidden cracks

Conventional wisdom says the US consumer is fine. A closer look at the data suggests the foundations may be quietly shifting.
Tim Drayson
By  Tim Drayson
12 May 2026
5 min read
COTM May26
Markets and economics

Chart of the month: A multi-trillion-dollar question

The last month for semiconductor stocks has been extraordinary. In May’s chart of the month, our Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Macro unpicks...
Christopher Jeffery
By  Christopher Jeffery
11 May 2026
2 min read

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