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Markets and economics

Podcast: Interest rate expectations, US data revision and AI earnings – Market Talk

Our regular markets discussion offers an overview of the biggest topics for investors today.
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By  L&G’s Asset Management business
07 Aug 2025
1 min read
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Markets and economics

Podcast: Where next for AI stocks? Market Talk

Our regular markets discussion covers the outlook for a well-known AI stock that recently hit the $4 trillion mark. 
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By  L&G’s Asset Management business
25 Jul 2025
1 min read
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Markets and economics

Podcast: a profound shift for markets

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

Podcast: What’s driving the recovery? Market Talk

Ben Bennett plots the path of interest rates in the US and UK, examines the factors driving the equity market rebound, and explains why possible...
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By  L&G’s Asset Management business
08 May 2025
1 min read
Gold bars
Investment strategy

$3,000/oz and counting – where next for gold?

Earlier this month, gold hit a major milestone. We consider what’s driving recent gains, and the use case for gold and related assets in a...
Elisa Piscopiello
By  Elisa Piscopiello
31 Mar 2025
3 min read
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Markets and economics

UK Spring Statement: has the OBR missed tariff risk?

Wednesday’s Spring Statement contained few macro surprises and reiterated commitment to fiscal rules. But the likelihood of US tariffs was notably absent from Office for...
James Carrick
By  James Carrick
28 Mar 2025
3 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: Germany’s debt brake, Chinese tech and political polarisation – Market Talk

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy for Asia, shares his take on the big topics in markets today.
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By  L&G’s Asset Management business
28 Feb 2025
1 min read

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