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Bear market

meme back
Markets and economics

Meme stocks are back – what does it mean for markets?

As GameStop* and AMC* return to the headlines, we highlight why we think the 'meme stock’' phenomenon shows a febrile attitude among investors that could...
Christopher Teschmacher
By  Christopher Teschmacher
21 May 2024
4 min read
COTM April
Markets and economics

Chart of the month: Credit tightening implies weaker US GDP growth

The link between credit conditions and GDP growth adds conviction to our view that a US recession is likely this year.
Ben Bennett
By  Ben Bennett
04 Apr 2023
1 min read
bull and bear
Markets and economics

A bear market rally? Or not?

What’s behind the rally in equities, bonds and credit? That was the hot topic of our weekly strategy meeting. More importantly, can it continue?
Ben Bennett
By  Ben Bennett
12 Aug 2022
2 min read
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Markets and economics

Investing amid aggressive central banks and fragile markets

We dissect the current bout of market volatility, which presents both risks and opportunities for long-term investors.
Sonja Laud
By  Sonja Laud
17 Jun 2022
3 min read
Wall Street sign
Markets and economics

Have equities already bottomed out?

Following the dismal year-to-date performance of the US equity market, we consider whether recession risk has already been priced in.
LGIM team
By  LGIM team
07 Jun 2022
4 min read
Aeroplane landing
Markets and economics

Fasten your seatbelts – how hard will the US economic landing be?

Historically, around two-thirds of Fed hiking cycles have resulted in recession. We examine the outlook for the world's largest economy as the central bank tightens...
James Carrick
By  James Carrick
19 May 2022
3 min read
EMD debt: down but not out
Fixed income

Emerging market debt: down but not out

We believe short-duration emerging market debt could present an opportunity amid an otherwise grisly picture for fixed income. Here’s why.
Amélie ChownaSanchay Singla
By  Amélie Chowna, Sanchay Singla
18 May 2022
6 min read
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Equities

No Law of Gravity

Investors face two conflicting biases, one side to buy into recent information and the latest story and two expect mean reversion following strong returns.
LGIM team
By  LGIM team
07 Jan 2020
2 min read
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Equities

Political theatre versus earnings pantomime

Earnings trends may be broadly neutral, but we have become more cautious on equities.
Willem Klijnstra
By  Willem Klijnstra
23 Oct 2019
2 min read
bull vs bear
Equities

How bad is the next bear market?

While you’re in it, there is no such thing as a mild bear market.
LGIM team
By  LGIM team
20 Oct 2019
3 min read

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