Macro

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A quarter of a century of change for UK pension schemes – and what could be next?
  • 12 Mar 2026

We take a look at what has happened over the last 25 years in pensions, and what could happen in the next 25 years?

Bond Voyage: Markets repricing as Gulf conflict threatens energy shock
  • 12 Mar 2026

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to impact the markets while inflation expectations are recalibrated.

Infrastructure takeaways from the UK Spring Statement
  • 12 Mar 2026

ClearBridge Investments: Rising energy-related inflation risks underscore the importance of UK energy security and the attractiveness of regulated infrastructure businesses with revenues linked to...

WHEN TARIFFS LOSE THEIR LEGAL BASIS
  • 12 Mar 2026

Thomas Funk, Investment Director, Switzerland Equities, assesses the US Supreme Court’s landmark February ruling and its implications for the broader economic and market environment.

Record supply amid Iran turmoil shows weight of demand for bonds
  • 12 Mar 2026

Despite the oil price hanging on every word from the White House and volatility in everything from equities to government bonds, we saw a record day for US corporate bond supply on Tuesday led by a...

The investment opportunity in technology
  • 12 Mar 2026

Technology stands as a key driver of growth, productivity and innovation. We highlight semiconductors and energy names as standout areas for investors within the broader tech landscape.

On My Mind: Not partying like it’s 1979
  • 12 Mar 2026

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai shares her perspective on the oil shock’s impact on growth, inflation and financial markets.

Bond Bulletin: What a shifting global cycle means for the dollar
  • 12 Mar 2026

Recent conflict-driven oil gains and US energy self-sufficiency have given the US dollar a near-term lift, but the repatriation of savings and falling offshore allocations suggest that support may...

Ambiguous definition of ESG investment leads to misunderstanding
  • 12 Mar 2026

Our latest edition of the Japanese sustainable investment and futures report will help you better understand and track ESG momentum in Japan.