Central banks (182)

Why a change in tone from the Politburo makes us more constructive on China
Markets and economics

Why a change in tone from the Politburo makes us more constructive on China

A change in tone in the recent Politburo meeting and policy measures announced over the past few...

By Erik Lueth

13 May 2024

2 min read

Podcast: Patient Powell, China’s equity rally and oil – Market Talk
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: Patient Powell, China’s equity rally and oil – Market Talk

With strong US growth and sticky inflation, why is Jay Powell still in patient mode on the intere...
By LGIM
03 May 2024
1 min read
Is a nasty inflation surprise on the menu?
James Carrick
Economics

Is a nasty inflation surprise on the menu?

Sharp jumps in public rents, utility bills and the living wage could lead to a stickier-than-hope...
By James Carrick
30 Apr 2024
3 min read
Something's gotta give
Markets and economics

Something's gotta give

Consensus is clustered around a trilogy of lower inflation, rate cuts and continued growth. Is th...
By Emiel van den HeiligenbergTim Drayson
22 Apr 2024
3 min read
Podcast: An alphabet of acronyms – Market Talk
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
LDI chart update: Is the price now right?
Robert Pace
Markets and economics

LDI chart update: Is the price now right?

The spread of gilts over swaps rose steadily over 2023, as the market made room for supply. The...
By Robert Pace
29 Feb 2024
3 min read
Podcast: Corporate America, China stimulus and cricket – Market Talk
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: Corporate America, China stimulus and cricket – Market Talk

Given a slew of decent US corporate results, Ben Bennett, Investment Strategist, APAC, wonders if...
By LGIM
22 Feb 2024
1 min read