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Markets and economics

Tariffs: How to manage portfolio uncertainty

Significant uncertainty remains about the outcomes of tariffs, and it’s hard to have an edge on forecasting this. However, are there approaches that multi-asset investors...
Christopher Teschmacher
By  Christopher Teschmacher
09 Jun 2025
5 min read
extreme valuations
Investment strategy

Equity valuations uncovered (part 5): Beyond extremes

Do valuations only matter in extremes? And can the precise form of the valuation metric lead to different conclusions?
John SouthallAsset Allocation team
By  John Southall, Asset Allocation team
04 Jun 2025
4 min read
paints diversification
Investment strategy

Why diversification is key to a resilient portfolio

In the first of a series on overcoming equity market concentration risk, we consider alternatives to a traditional portfolio, and provide a practical guide to...
Andrzej PiochAude Martin
By  Andrzej Pioch, Aude Martin
02 Jun 2025
4 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: US tariffs, the Hong Kong dollar and UK inflation – Market Talk

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy Asia, shares his thoughts on the rebound in risk assets following the preliminary US/China trade deal.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
22 May 2025
1 min read
Baked beans
Markets and economics

Margin call: will ‘middlemen’ markups amplify tariff inflation?

Does the behaviour of branded baked-bean prices during the energy crisis point to upside risks to tariff inflation from ‘middlemen’ markups?
James Carrick
By  James Carrick
22 May 2025
5 min read
Dials valuations
Investment strategy

Equity valuations uncovered (part 4): How much of an edge do valuation tilts offer?

We explore the extent to which forming more accurate return expectations translates into efficient trading strategies. Whilst tilting using valuations alone may modestly boost risk-adjusted...
John SouthallAsset Allocation team
By  John Southall, Asset Allocation team
21 May 2025
4 min read
dear dip
Markets and economics

Chart of the month: Don’t fear the dip?

Major falls in global stock markets often dominate the headlines. They fuel panic and confusion, potentially leading to rash decisions by investors. But how long...
Isabella Hughes
By  Isabella Hughes
12 May 2025
2 min read
Securitised US
Investment strategy

Could exposure to securitised credit enhance portfolios?

Despite being a huge market, US securitised debt is often overlooked by investors. We ask whether adding exposure to the asset class could help improve...
Sam Kulahan
By  Sam Kulahan
08 May 2025
5 min read
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Markets and economics

CAMERA: currency assumptions in focus

There’s no ‘right’ answer, but it’s important to understand the impact of different approaches on long-term return forecasts.
Patrick Greene
By  Patrick Greene
08 May 2025
3 min read
Euro next
Equities

Where next for European equities?

Fiscal developments have galvanised the region’s markets, but shareholder returns remain anything but certain.
Robert GriffithsSimon Bell
By  Robert Griffiths, Simon Bell
30 Apr 2025
3 min read

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