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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
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.
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By  L&G’s Asset Management business
26 Jun 2025
1 min read
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Investment strategy

Podcast: Unpacking unconstrained strategies

What does it mean when we say an active fixed income strategy is “unconstrained”? What difference does it make when a fund is not tied...
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
13 Jun 2025
1 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.
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By  L&G’s Asset Management business
22 May 2025
1 min read
L&G Talks
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
Melting globe
ESG and long-term themes

Deglobalisation 2.0: Real estate

Real estate has shown it can perform even amid higher inflation and rising rates, providing growth is strong. How does a ‘deglobalising’ world change the...
Bill Page
By  Bill Page
15 Apr 2025
4 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
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Investment strategy

Podcast: A long-term view on EMD

How has the emerging market debt universe changed in recent decades? What are the portfolio use cases for these assets? And what is the role...
Asset Allocation teamL&G’s Asset Management business
By  Asset Allocation team, L&G’s Asset Management business
21 Feb 2025
1 min read
Pod Market
Markets and economics

Podcast: US tariffs, BoE cut and European equity rally – Market Talk

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

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