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China’s tough stance on technology companies

What should investors make of China’s crackdown on its technology companies?

Lightening the load

Electric cars, charging stations and a very lovely puppy

Head of Climate Solutions, Nick Stansbury, shares with us his first-hand account of juggling children, pets and electric cars

Does freedom seem a long way off?

We explore the stock market implications of the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

Our partnership with Lewis Pugh, UN Patron of the Oceans

As one of the world’s largest investment firms, we aim to create a better future through responsible investing.

When it comes to our pension pots, are we truly green?

A long hot summer?

While investors can potentially enjoy another summer of low interest rates, uncertainties remain.

Beside the G7 seaside

Last week, Cornwall hosted its first ever G7 summit. Our investment stewardship team welcomed the decidedly ‘green’ tone.

Growth stocks: what are they?

We look at the definition of growth stocks and examine why they dominate the US stock market.

Millennial matters

We believe the changing attitudes of millennials towards saving are helping to open up financial markets to new savers.

Should investors fear inflation?

We look at the definition of inflation and explain how it might affect investments.

Global stock markets: still positive for now

Mind the gap - examining the impact of gender in retirement

Our research into defined contribution pensions shows that when it comes to pension pots, it’s still a man’s world.

A day in the life of Justin Onuekwusi

Ever wondered how the person managing your money does their job in lockdown? Justin Onuekwusi explains.

Value stocks: what are they?

We look at the definition of value stocks and examine why there are so many of them in the UK stock market.

US government spending: the gift that keeps on giving?

Oil companies and the challenge of net zero

Is it unreasonable to expect oil companies to drastically reduce their carbon emissions by 2050? As investors, we don’t think so.

Commodities: what are they and why have prices been rising?

We examine what’s behind commodity price rises and wonder if the trend will continue.

What could changing attitudes to benefits mean for stock markets?

The pandemic would appear to have changed attitudes towards the giving and receiving of benefits.

2021 UK budget: spend now, pay later

While the measures in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second budget look generous, longer term we believe these will have to be paid for.

Hydrogen – helping to heal the planet?

We look at how important the use of hydrogen could be in the race to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Bubble talk

How quickly can we get back to normal?

We examine how economies are coping against the backdrop of the global pandemic.

Joe Biden’s to-do list

Our Global Equity Strategist sets out, what he believes, are the main priorities for President Joe Biden.

Net zero? What does it mean?

We look at the definition of net zero and ask why it’s so important in the battle against global warming.

January blues? Not for UK investors

Deal or no deal?

Brexit is, once again, dominating the headlines. Do UK stock market investors care?

What is a Santa rally?

Friends and families aren’t the only ones feeling festive in December. Global stock markets often join in the holiday fun too.

2021 outlook: A year of healing

As the curtain finally falls on 2020, we look at what may be in store for investors next year.

Paying for the pandemic

Our senior European economist, Hetal Mehta, looks at the implications of the UK government’s rising debt burden.

A COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough

We look at the next steps for both vaccine watchers and stock markets.

What should investors know about China?

Biden looks to unify the US

With Joe Biden finally confirmed as president-elect, we look at what the result may mean for investors.

US election reaction: patience required

With a conclusive result yet to be announced, we outline what this may mean for investors.

Leisure seekers: the case for boarding now?

While the short-term outlook for leisure stocks remains challenging, potential developments could help propel them forward, according to our Global Equity Strategist.

What is responsible investing and why does it matter?

The UK stock market: could do better

The UK stock market, when compared to those of the US and the rest of Europe, has performed poorly. Matthew Courtnell, Equities Product Specialist, explains why.

Riding the ups and downs of stock markets

Staying invested in stock markets is, we believe, the best way of growing your long-term savings pot.

Reasons to invest – take 5

In the current pandemic, saving may be more difficult than normal. But here are five reasons why, we believe, setting money aside now could be beneficial.

The march of the technology titans

Will US technology companies be as dominant in the next decade as they are today? Our Asset Allocation team weighs up the evidence.

Compounding: what is it and why is it important?

Whether you are thinking of saving for a big-ticket item such as a house or trying to get together a few savings for a rainy day, you’ve probably been told that the sooner you start saving, the better.

Diversification: Imitating the artist’s palette

Finding the greenest generation: LGIM’s ESG research

Which age group cares the most about ESG? We asked 1000 savers from three generations to reveal the themes that matter -- and those that don’t!

Emerging markets: More resilient than expected

Part three of our series looking at how Covid-19 has changed investing and our views on markets.

Beware a political malaise

Part two of our series looking at how COVID-19 has changed investing and our views on markets.

Looking beyond the pandemic

How we’re putting clients, and our families, first during COVID-19

Many of us are no longer working from the office because of COVID-19, but our personal and professional priorities haven’t changed. For Mental Health Awareness Week, here are some thoughts on how I am considering this for myself and my team.

Adapting to the new normal (and what to do if you’re not)

Our lives changed on 23 March 2020 when government measures were introduced to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Are economies really returning to normal?

Mobility data from *Google and *Apple can help us look through the rhetoric on the return to economic normality and see what is really happening on the ground.

China and US tensions was already high

Not so long ago, the trade war between the US and China was the greatest geopolitical risk facing the market. COVID-19 has now taken its place at the front of investors’ minds, but it hasn’t eased the underlying tensions.

Methane: Carbon’s shadier sibling

Why we believe tackling methane emissions must be a priority for companies and policymakers.

What shape will the recovery take and when might it happen?

Big business needs to change. Here’s how we’re making that happen.

2019 was a huge year for our work on changing companies for the better. Here’s a quick look at the decisive action we’re taking on behalf of customers to tackle issues as diverse as climate change and income inequality.

What is ESG?

Sometimes known as responsible investing or sustainable investing, ESG is about including environmental, social and governance factors that you may wish to consider in your investment decision making.

Have markets got the all clear?

Last week’s bounce in US company share performance reflects investors’ new-found optimism. Here’s why we’re still cautious.