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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Long View: They're Here!
Bank failures in March marked the first lagged effect from the Fed’s aggressive tightening cycle. Broader risks may materialise later this year as tighter lending standards reduce credit availability, weighing on GDP growth.
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