Markets and economics

Peripherals versus the core: the pendulum swings
Fixed income

Peripherals versus the core: the pendulum swings

European bond investors are witnessing weaker bund yields and tighter peripheral credit spreads o...

By Simon BellAsset Allocation

27 Mar 2024

4 min read

Podcast: Fixed income in focus: emerging market debt
Fixed income

Podcast: Fixed income in focus: emerging market debt

In light of a solid macroeconomic backdrop for emerging markets (EM), and a benign currency...
By LGIMActive Fixed Income
25 Mar 2024
1 min read
The American dream
Tim Drayson
Economics

The American dream

We believe the unanticipated surge in US immigration is helping to increase the chances of an...
By Tim Drayson
20 Mar 2024
4 min read
Is supply or demand driving residential rents in the UK?
Michael Adefuye
Real assets

Is supply or demand driving residential rents in the UK?

Chronically low housebuilding is often blamed for soaring residential rents in the UK. Does the...
By Michael Adefuye
20 Mar 2024
3 min read
What does the Bank of England have in common with Roman priests?
Economics

What does the Bank of England have in common with Roman priests?

Forecasting future inflation is exceptionally difficult, but the process can still be useful to t...

By Christopher Jeffery

13 Mar 2024

4 min read

UK budget – no surprises and no alarms
James Carrick
Markets and economics

UK budget – no surprises and no alarms

We believe the budget could support growth and reduce headline inflation this year, with the...
By James Carrick
07 Mar 2024
4 min read
Podcast: An alphabet of acronyms – Market Talk
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: An alphabet of acronyms – Market Talk

PCE, CPI and PPI: all forms of measuring inflation and all likely to shape current thinking by th...
By LGIM
07 Mar 2024
1 min read
Chart of the month: The roulette of rate cuts
Christopher Jeffery
Markets and economics

Chart of the month: The roulette of rate cuts

What is the options market saying about the probability of the Fed not cutting rates this year?
By Christopher Jeffery
06 Mar 2024
1 min read