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Anatomy of a Recession Market Outlook

29 Sep 2023

Higher Deficits to Impact Equity Valuations, Market Leadership

The U.S. interest burden is set to move higher in the coming decade and could eclipse the previous peak seen in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Infrastructure Insights

8 Sep 2023

Total Returns Set Infrastructure Apart from Equities and Bonds

Listed infrastructure’s defensiveness relative to other equities and its ability to provide long-term capital growth over an economic cycle relative to bonds offer differentiation in an environment of macroeconomic uncertainty and higher bond yields.

Anatomy of a Recession Market Outlook

8 Sep 2023

AOR Update: Lower Yields, So What?

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is likely to decline in the coming year, creating catalysts for equity valuations and influencing market leadership.

Infrastructure Insights

30 Aug 2023

The Power of Infrastructure: Stability and Growth in Volatile Markets

In times of economic uncertainty and market volatility, investors turn to strategies that offer a balance of stability and growth. One asset class that is capturing increasing attention is global listed infrastructure.

Anatomy of a Recession Market Outlook

10 Aug 2023

AOR Update: When To Expect A Recession?

Considering the timeline from initial rate hike to contraction, the horizon for a recession could be between mid-2023 and mid-2024.

Anatomy of a Recession Market Outlook

10 Jul 2023

The Long View: Who's Right?

2Q23 Commentary: The second half could see a tug of war between market expectations for a soft landing and more cautious economic forecasts.

Anatomy of a Recession Market Outlook

8 Jun 2023

AOR Update: Labor Market Cracks Emerging

Despite continued strong headline numbers suggesting labor market resilience, we believe an upward trend in initial jobless claims signals weakness ahead.

Infrastructure Insights Market Outlook

1 Jun 2023

The Prudence of Infrastructure in a Recession

Infrastructure’s focus on cash flows and underlying earnings make it a prudent investment as economic conditions deteriorate and a recession looms.

Equity Insights

29 May 2023

Preparing, Persisting Through a Bank Crisis

The speed with which March’s bank crisis unfolded illustrated the need for both pre-emptive and proactive approaches to risk management.

Anatomy of a Recession Market Outlook Video

9 May 2023

U.S. Recession Likelihood in 2023

Listen to Jeff Schulze discuss the likelihood of a recession in the U.S., detail factors contributing to inflation, and outline the implications of these developments for investors.

Anatomy of a Recession Market Outlook

3 May 2023

AOR Update: The Dominoes Are Falling

The ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard saw three negative signal changes this month in Truck Shipments, Jobless Claims and Job Sentiment, pushing it deeper into red or recessionary territory and suggesting a significant downshift in the economy.

Responsible Investing

27 Apr 2023

ClearBridge Investments 2023 Stewardship Report

A compendium of our recent best thinking on the impact of ESG integration and engagement, ClearBridge Investments' 2023 Stewardship Report is an index to topics that will dominate investment conversations in the months and years ahead.