Perspectives

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.

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.

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.

Hope Is Not a Strategy: Positioning for Oil Scarcity

Strait of Hormuz disruptions are straining global oil inventories, creating a potential scarcity shock and prompting portfolio changes to hedge against a tighter energy market.

"Real Income" That Can Endure, and Grow, Through Australian Inflation

Inflation persistence and policy uncertainty can reward portfolios that combine diversification with rents or pricing structures that grow faster with elevated inflation.

Investing Through Disruption Across Infrastructure & Improving Companies

In an increasingly disruptive environment shaped by AI, energy transition, and geopolitical shifts, we highlight two distinct approaches: investing in essential assets with stable and predictable cash flows, and in companies undergoing fundamental improvement as they adapt to structural change.