01 Sep 2022 1 min read

Podcast: Have hawks just halted the rally in equities?

By Ben Bennett

With investors now mulling over the consequences of the Jackson Hole symposium of central bankers, Ben Bennett asks where next for credit, equities and bonds?

Is the bear market rally in credit and equities officially over following the Jackson Hole meeting of central bankers? And what are the implications of higher gilt yields for UK investors? Ben Bennett, Head of Market Strategy and Research explains all in our latest podcast.

The episode is available on Spotify, Apple and Audioboom. It is hosted by Frances Watson, Content Manager, and was recorded on Wednesday 31 August.

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Ben Bennett

Head of Investment Strategy, Asia

Ben joined LGIM’s London team in 2008, initially focusing on credit strategy before taking on the role of Head of Investment Strategy and Research, coordinating LGIM’s research from long-term themes to short term market drivers. He also chaired the monthly investment macro meeting for many years, a key input for portfolio risk across the active strategies. He relocated to Hong Kong in 2020, joining the LGIM Asia Board as a Director and was appointed Head of Investment Strategy, Asia, to help grow LGIM’s investment business across the APAC region. Ben started his career in 1999 as a credit strategist at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson in London, before performing the same role at both BNP Paribas and Lehman Brothers. Ben holds an MA in Mathematics from Queens' College, Cambridge University.

Ben Bennett