Perspectives

Global Growth Strategy Commentary Q2 2026

Asia, Europe Flex Tech Muscles
Performance was driven by AI beneficiaries across semiconductors, storage, networking and optical equipment where pricing power is emerging.

Australian Real Income Strategy Commentary Q2 2026

Inflation-protected listed Real Assets with less transactional cash flows appear well placed as a defensive “port in the storm”.

Australian Equity Income Strategy Commentary Q2 2026

The Strategy generated a solid positive return for the quarter and posted a significant franked dividend yield premium over its Index income return for the previous 12 month period.

Australian Active Insights Strategy Commentary Q2 2026

The domestic Australian equities backdrop remained mixed, with subdued sentiment offset by resilient business conditions, while inflation concerns continued to shape interest rate expectations.

Australian Select Opportunities Strategy Commentary Q2 2026

Australian equity market valuations and valuation dispersion remain elevated, although valuation spreads have narrowed from the extreme levels seen a year ago.

Midyear Outlook: Earnings Buoy Case for International Equities

Earnings revisions outside the U.S., particularly in emerging markets, have moved materially higher, with earnings momentum often a key driver of sustained market outperformance.

Navigating Disruption via Infrastructure and Value

Shane Hurst and Grace Su weigh in on how global infrastructure companies as well as value stocks with improving fundamentals help navigate a world marked by disruption from AI, the energy transition and geopolitical tensions.

Can AI Capex Extend the Semiconductor Cycle?

In addition to a greater range of chips supporting AI development, several factors could cause the current cycle to last longer than expected.

AOR Update: Resilience

Finding Value Opportunities Beneath the Headlines

Inflation, AI and market volatility are reshaping the Australian equity landscape, creating compelling opportunities for disciplined value investors.

ClearBridge Investments 2026 Stewardship Report

ClearBridge’s ninth annual report on our stewardship efforts explores our global platform for integrating sustainability factors across sectors, global and local markets, and the market cap spectrum.

A Governance-First Foundation to Sustainability in Emerging Markets

Because ESG standards vary widely by country and company, governance offers a practical foundation for evaluating resilience, stewardship and long-term value creation.