<div>This episode is the edited audio of a webinar we held with clients on 5 March to discuss the implications for investors of the recent escalation in the Middle East.</div> <div>Alongside its profound human and political consequences, the conflict has prompted significant market moves. Among other topics, our speakers covered:</div> <ul>
<li>How the duration of energy market disruption could be pivotal to the investment outlook</li>
<li>The potential implications for inflation and central bank policy of higher energy prices</li>
<li>Why government bond yields have moved higher and credit spreads are largely tighter</li>
<li>The market backdrop in which the conflict has unfolded, including AI-related concerns</li>
<li>Signals that might prompt us to make material changes to portfolio positioning</li>
</ul> <div>Our speakers were Jason Shoup, Global Co-Head of Fixed Income and CIO, L&G – Asset Management, America; Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies; and Chris Jeffery, Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Macro.</div> <div>The webinar was moderated by Laura Brown, Head of Public Markets Distribution.</div> <div>For professional investors only. Capital at risk.</div>

This episode is the edited audio of a webinar we held with clients on 5 March to discuss the implications for investors of the recent escalation in the Middle East. Alongside its profound human and political consequences, the conflict has prompted significant market moves. Among other topics, our speakers covered: How the duration of energy market disruption could be pivotal to the investment outlook The potential implications for inflation and central bank policy of higher energy prices Why government bond yields have moved higher and credit spreads are largely tighter The market backdrop in which the conflict has unfolded, including AI-related concerns Signals that might prompt us to make material changes to portfolio positioning Our speakers were Jason Shoup, Global Co-Head of Fixed Income and CIO, L&G – Asset Management, America; Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies; and Chris Jeffery, Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Macro. The webinar was moderated by Laura Brown, Head of Public Markets Distribution. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

This episode is the edited audio of a webinar we held with clients on 5 March to discuss the implications for investors of the recent escalation in the Middle East. Alongside its profound human and political consequences, the conflict has prompted significant market moves. Among other topics, our speakers covered: <ul>
<li>How the duration of energy market disruption could be pivotal to the investment outlook</li>
<li>The potential implications for inflation and central bank policy of higher energy prices</li>
<li>Why government bond yields have moved higher and credit spreads are largely tighter</li>
<li>The market backdrop in which the conflict has unfolded, including AI-related concerns</li>
<li>Signals that might prompt us to make material changes to portfolio positioning</li>
</ul> Our speakers were Jason Shoup, Global Co-Head of Fixed Income and CIO, L&amp;G – Asset Management, America; Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies; and Chris Jeffery, Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Macro. The webinar was moderated by Laura Brown, Head of Public Markets Distribution. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

399: Middle East conflict: implications for investors

<div>What does a changing world mean for my portfolio? Which asset classes are undervalued? Will declining demographics affect my investments? From L&amp;G’s Asset Management division, we bring you conversations about the global economy and how professional investors can take advantage of these opportunities. 
  
We'll be talking to fund managers, analysts, industry experts and more to discuss the latest market and political developments, their most exciting asset allocation ideas and how they're optimising portfolios for market booms and economic gloom. 
  
From Trump's tariffs to irrational investors, L&amp;G Talks Asset Management dives into the world of asset management and brings you our most compelling thoughts to help you make informed investment decisions. 
  
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What does a changing world mean for my portfolio? Which asset classes are undervalued? Will declining demographics affect my investments? From L&G’s Asset Management division, we bring you conversations about the global economy and how professional investors can take advantage of these opportunities. We'll be talking to fund managers, analysts, industry experts and more to discuss the latest market and political developments, their most exciting asset allocation ideas and how they're optimising portfolios for market booms and economic gloom. From Trump's tariffs to irrational investors, L&G Talks Asset Management dives into the world of asset management and brings you our most compelling thoughts to help you make informed investment decisions. To find out more, visit https://am.landg.com/en-uk/institutional/insights/ L&G has been helping customers since 1836. A founding member of the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 index, L&G is one of the UK's leading financial services companies serving UK customers for our life assurance, pensions, investments and general insurance plans. This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn't be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in L&G investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of L&G. Legal & General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal & General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal & General Investment Management.

What does a changing world mean for my portfolio? Which asset classes are undervalued? Will declining demographics affect my investments? From L&amp;G’s Asset Management division, we bring you conversations about the global economy and how professional investors can take advantage of these opportunities. 
&nbsp; 
We'll be talking to fund managers, analysts, industry experts and more to discuss the latest market and political developments, their most exciting asset allocation ideas and how they're optimising portfolios for market booms and economic gloom. 
&nbsp; 
From Trump's tariffs to irrational investors, L&amp;G Talks Asset Management dives into the world of asset management and brings you our most compelling thoughts to help you make informed investment decisions. 
&nbsp; 
To find out more, visit <a href="https://am.landg.com/en-uk/institutional/insights/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://am.landg.com/en-uk/institutional/insights/ 
</a> 
L&amp;G has been helping customers since 1836. A founding member of the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 index, L&amp;G is one of the UK's leading financial services companies serving UK customers for our life assurance, pensions, investments and general insurance plans. 
 
&nbsp;This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and shouldn't be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast should not be taken as an invitation to deal in L&amp;G investments. Any views expressed during this recording belong to the individuals and are based on market conditions at the time of recording, and do not reflect the views of L&amp;G. Legal &amp; General Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Legal &amp; General Investment Management, One Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AA. Register in England no. 2091894. All rights reserved. No part of this audio may be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Legal &amp; General Investment Management.

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