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Election
The economic consequences of populist politics
Populist leaders can deliver short-term economic benefits via fiscal largesse, but research finds economic growth suffers in the long term. 
The world holds its breath
Global central banks have begun cutting rates – but the chief market determinant is sure to be (another) generationally consequential US election. 
Why the election won’t decide the fate of clean energy investment
Clean energy policies or monetary easing could provide near-term tailwinds, but we believe the underlying economics will remain the real driver of progress. 
Podcast: Master trust matters with Robert Waugh, Chair of Trustees of the Legal & General Mastertrust
The independent chair of the Legal & General Mastertrust’s board of trustees and our Head of Mastertrust & IGC review the past year and consider... 
Deglobalisation is just getting started
The US has pivoted towards protectionism and industrial intervention. The presidential election will help determine the speed of deglobalisation. 
UK election: Implications for investors
We weigh what the Labour win means for the macro outlook – and what the vote tells us about longer-term themes. 
UK election special: Our experts discuss investor implications
The accuracy of opinion polls has meant that the initial reaction of sterling assets to a new government has been relatively muted. But irrespective of... 
Are French public finances manageable?
The French election has captured the attention of global financial markets. The drama of an election campaign is always fascinating, especially when the political parties... 
US election: Three risks markets are missing
By focusing on a Biden-Trump rematch, are markets missing more important risks? 
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