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Volatility

oil shock
Fixed income

Why is this oil shock different?

How the oil price surge amid the Middle East conflict is reshaping global markets and political landscapes
Colin Reedie
By  Colin Reedie
16 Apr 2026
3 min read
Straight of Hormuz
Private Markets

Energy shocks and geopolitical volatility: What the Middle East conflict has meant for private markets

In this blog we assess the impact the conflict in the Middle East has had on private markets and the outlook for these assets.
Lushan SunBill PageDr. James TyrrellRobin Martin
By  Lushan Sun, Bill Page, Dr. James Tyrrell & Robin Martin
16 Apr 2026
5 min read
L&G talks
Investment strategy

Podcast: Prepare don’t predict – tackling geopolitical uncertainty

We can’t predict how geopolitical events unfold, but how do investors adapt to market stress and maintain portfolios that remain robust regardless of the headlines?
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
26 Mar 2026
1 min read
Greenland 1
Investment strategy

Prepare, don’t predict: Greenland and US strategic ambitions – a case study in preparation

To illustrate our ‘prepare, don’t predict’ approach, we’ll examine a live geopolitical issue: Greenland and the renewed strategic interest it’s drawing from the US. Its...
Matthew Rodger
By  Matthew Rodger
22 Jan 2026
Clocks at a station
Investment strategy

Is ‘timing the market’ applicable for private markets?

In this blog post, we look at whether short-term volatility can create an attractive entry point for private market investments, despite the long-term nature of...
Lushan Sun
By  Lushan Sun
21 Oct 2025
4 min read
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
L&G Talks
Investment strategy

Podcast: How to tackle equity market concentration risk

With market volatility front of mind in 2025, we explore equity market concentration risk and what can be done to mitigate it.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
19 Jun 2025
1 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
new dawn
Markets and economics

A new era dawns

Our longstanding thesis of a market vulnerable to shocks has been confirmed, allowing us to take profits on several dynamic positions.
Emiel van den Heiligenberg
By  Emiel van den Heiligenberg
23 Apr 2025
6 min read

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