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Batterymarch | May 21,2013
David Lazenby offers timely insight about China.
Royce | May 16,2013
Frank Gannon discusses valuation and risk in today's small cap market
Legg Mason | May 13,2013
Japan Country Report - Legg Mason Global Income Survey
Legg Mason | May 13,2013
The "Three Arrows" policies of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are hitting their marks
Western | May 10,2013
James So discusses the changes in the environment for defined contribution plans
Royce | May 3,2013
Charlie Dreifus analyzes the global economic environment and offers insights on the implications for investors
Royce | April 25,2013
Frank Gannon discusses the outlook for stock picking amid declining equity correlation
Legg Mason | April 23,2013
Canada Country Report - Legg Mason Global Income Survey
Legg Mason | April 18,2013
Taiwan Country Report - Legg Mason Global Income Survey
Legg Mason | April 18,2013
China Country Report - Legg Mason Global Income Survey


Poll

Which of these developments could pose the largest risk to financial markets over the next year?








Poll

Which of these developments could pose the largest risk to financial markets over the next year?

Eurozone economic problems: Italy, Spain, etc.
(25%)
Global quantitative easing (QE): Either too much (Japan) or post-recovery contraction (US)
(24%)
Economic slowdown: US, China
(35%)
Regional conflicts: Korea, Middle East, other unforeseen
(16%)



Previous month Poll

Japan turnaround? Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's new administration is determined to reverse a decades-long cycle of recession and deflation. Which measure will matter most in improving Japan's economy?

The recently announced stimulus package, intended to promote growth
(29%)
A continued weakening in the value of the yen
(18%)
Government calls for an increase in average wages
(11%)
Little impact - Japan's shrinking labor force and rapidly aging population will thwart planned policy initiatives
(42%)