On 1 October 2025, Martin Currie aligned under ClearBridge Investments and the distribution of all Australian Pooled Funds moved to Franklin Templeton

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 Equity Insights Videos
How Fears of the US Fed Tightening Are Causing Equity Volatility

How Fears of the US Fed Tightening Are Causing Equity Volatility

In this video, Chief Investment Officer, Scott Glasser explains how reduced liquidity, inflation and supply chain issues are causing an adjustment period for US equities.

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Variants Could Extend Growth Curve for Vaccine Makers

Variants Could Extend Growth Curve for Vaccine Makers

The emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant shows the fight against the virus is ongoing and that COVID-19 could transition to an endemic virus.

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Global Equity Insights
Perspectives on China, the Evergrande Saga and Macau

Perspectives on China, the Evergrande Saga and Macau

The current uncertainty and risks in China should be viewed in the context of the significant long-term investment opportunities in the region. We seek to align our investments with the recent reforms and the next stage of growth drivers.

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Global Equity Insights Responsible Investing
Achieving ESG Goals with a Quality Approach to Value

Achieving ESG Goals with a Quality Approach to Value

An active approach to value investing enables a dual purpose of generating alpha and satisfying ESG objectives.

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Anatomy of a Recession Global Equity Insights
U.S. Demographics Not All Doom and Gloom

U.S. Demographics Not All Doom and Gloom

A growing middle-age population in the coming two decades should support equity markets as the millennial generation enters its peak economic and investment years.

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GameStop Saga Invites Scrutiny of Brokerage Practices

GameStop Saga Invites Scrutiny of Brokerage Practices

We do not anticipate material bottom line impacts to brokers, but the discussion around payment for order flow bears watching.

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