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.
Global Value Improvers: A Value Approach to Delivering ESG Gains
ESG investing approaches typically focus on best-in-class companies in growth sectors, overlooking value sectors that carried poor sustainability profiles in the past but are today undertaking powerful new initiatives for improvement.
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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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Risk is Not a Four-Letter Word
Risk is an essential component of the investment process that we must take on to accomplish our goal of delivering attractive long-term returns.
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AOR U.S. Economic Outlook: Recession the Path of Least Resistance
The ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard has been flashing a red or recessionary signal for the past four months, consistent with our view that a recession is likely to occur in the U.S. in the next 12 months.
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U.S. Equity Outlook: Patiently Waiting for a Durable Bottom
We see 2023 shaping up to be a tale of two halves. Heading into the new year, we continue to favour value stocks with defensive characteristics. However, as market participants become convinced the bear market is over, leadership should rotate toward small cap and more aggressive, higher risk stocks.
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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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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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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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War Accelerates Secular Policy Shifts Across Europe
European countries realise they will need greater stimulus and investment in renewable energy to obtain security.
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Ukraine Invasion Triggers Volatility, Fed Still on Course
Military invasions have historically created an equity market low with U.S. stocks becoming increasingly volatile over the last several trading days.
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Carbon Capture: Early Days of a $1 Trillion Industry?
Even the most ambitious emission-reduction scenarios suggest carbon capture solutions are needed to achieve full decarbonisation.
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