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.
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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The Long View: Are We There Yet?
In the latest Anatomy of a Recession update, Jeff discusses where equities ultimately bottom will depend on how well the economy and earnings hold up.
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Managing Portfolios in Volatile Markets
Portfolio Manager Charles Hamieh discusses how investors can balance the desire for yield, diversification and sustainability in their portfolios during volatile markets.
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A Closer Look at the Listed Infrastructure Advantage
Liquidity, underlying asset risk, volatility, and sector-specific factors can separate listed and unlisted infrastructure.
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AOR Update: Fast & Furious 75
In the latest Anatomy of a Recession update, Jeff and Josh trace the health of the labor market as key to taming inflation and achieving a softish landing for the economy.
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AOR Update: Will the Consumer Bend or Break?
In the latest Anatomy of a Recession update, Jeff and Josh trace the health of the labor market as key to taming inflation and achieving a softish landing for the economy.
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Assessing Bear Market Conditions
CIO Scott Glasser answers questions on past bear markets and discusses how to make productive use of volatility.
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AOR Update: Not Your Father's Energy Crisis
Jeff and Josh compare the current oil price spike to the Arab oil embargo that sparked the 1973-75 recession but note that today’s economy is starting from a stronger foundation as reflected by a green signal for the Recession Risk Dashboard. Cracks are appearing, however, with commodities and credit spreads weakening to yellow during April.
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