Market Outlook
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Around the Curve
Global Trade: Weaponize the Dollar?
In today's tense global trade environment, will dollar devaluation be the next sudden move from the White House?
Recession Indicators Update
Signals Change, Caution Remains
With two signals deteriorating and one improving, the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard remains unchanged with an overall yellow signal.
Mid Week Bond Update
Central Banks: Try, Try Again
Major bond markets aren't yet convinced that inflation will hit the mark.
Q3 2019 Market Commentary
The Shifting Investment Landscape
Despite drastic changes in the investment backdrop, short-term pessimism about growth is overdone and higher rates are likely only in the distant future.
Around the Curve
Argentina: Will They or Won't They?
Do the heavy discounts on Argentine bonds properly reflect the risks of the upcoming election?
Market Outlook
Mid Week Bond Update
Global Manufacturing: Tide Going Out?
The latest round of manufacturing data suggest activity in this key area is contracting worldwide.
Mid Week Bond Update
Global Yields: More Pressure on Pensions
Rock-bottom global yields challenge future funding for pension stakeholders.
Mid Week Bond Update
Argentina Debt: Groundhog Days
What if the discount on Argentina's sovereign debt is overdone?
Global Credit Cycle: End of the Party?
Why Western Asset believes the current positive phase of the credit cycle will likely continue.
Around the Curve
Goodbye Convention, Hello Tweets?
How should investors approach this newest form of volatility?
Mid Week Bond Update
Global Credit: Focusing on Fundamentals
While markets respond to headlines, it can be useful to keep an eye on fundamentals.
Markets Now: Review and Outlook
The QS proprietary leading economic indicator remained in positive territory for July, with the prospects for U.S. stocks to outperform U.S. investment-grade bonds and non-U.S. developed market equities remaining intact.
The Hidden Appeal Of Small-Caps And Cyclicals
What investors don’t want to overlook about the next leg of the small-cap journey.
Mid Week Bond Update
Global Confidence: Shake, Rattle, Roll?
In the current market turmoil, how will the disparity between business and consumer confidence get resolved?
Recession Indicators Update
Delving Deeper into Yellow Signals
The ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard is signaling caution, but a yellow signal doesn't mean recession is right around the corner.
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