Perspectives
Stay up-to-date with the current investment and macroeconomic issues at ClearBridge Investments. We provide analyses of the themes and trends which lie at the heart of your investment challenges.
An ESG Framework for Extractive Industries
In our latest white paper, we examine the key ESG considerations required for investing in minerals necessary for the energy transition. They offer a framework for engaging mining companies on ESG risks and outline some best practices ClearBridge has identified.
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Inflation Reduction Act Deepens the Decarbonisation Bench
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers strong tailwinds for ClearBridge holdings in the renewable energy and electric vehicle supply chains, as well as companies helping the climate with solutions in buildings and energy efficiency.
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The Long-Term Case for Infrastructure
Amid rising bond yields, investors may turn to listed infrastructure, which has historically provided a lower-volatility offering, and should continue to, with efficient market valuations that could be more attractive relative to their unlisted peers.
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The Long View: The Rorschach Economy
Similar to past recessionary drawdowns, we believe the bottoming process for equities will take time to unfold.
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Earnings in Focus as Bear Market Continues
CIO Scott Glasser analyses the current stage of the U.S. market drawdown, the likely impact on earnings from reduced liquidity and where to position portfolios as markets likely retest prior lows.
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ClearBridge Investments named a Responsible Investment Leader by RIAA
ClearBridge Investments is proud to be named a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia in its landmark annual study. This recognises our commitment to responsible investing and attributes as an investment manager.
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AOR Update: Recession or Red Herring?
The overall signal in the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard has worsened from yellow to red, with the Money Supply indicator also changing from yellow to red and deterioration in several indicators that did not move enough to trigger signal changes.
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Next Steps for the Energy Rally
Portfolio Manager, Chris Eades and Energy Analyst, Adam Meyers highlight how a tight global supply backdrop and resilient demand even in a recession scenario bode well for U.S. oil and natural gas production.
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Listed Infrastructure Companies Provide a Powerful Hedge Against Inflation
Portfolio Manager, Charles Hamieh presented at the Inside Network Income and Defensive Assets Symposium to discuss how listed infrastructure companies provide a powerful hedge against inflation.
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AOR: US Economic and Market Views - August 2022 Update
For the economy to avert recession after a second straight negative quarter and a now yellow Recession Risk Dashboard, the Fed will likely need to make a dovish pivot.
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AOR Update: Yellow Light for the Fed
For the economy to avert recession after a second straight negative quarter and a now yellow Recession Risk Dashboard, the Fed will likely need to make a dovish pivot.
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Investing in Infrastructure: Why Now?
Infrastructure has recently seen increased attention as broad equities have been weaker in 2022 due to inflation, rising interest rates, global supply chain disruptions from COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine.
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