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Featured Webcast: Finding Opportunity Amidst Hope, Doubt, and a New US Administration

December 14, 2016
Deputy Chief Investment Officer Michael Buchanan outlines the short- and medium-term implications of a Trump presidency for fixed-income and shares why the level of optimism that is currently priced into the market is perhaps overdone.

January 4, 2017

Scenario Analysis Process: US Presidential Election

by Kenneth J. Winston and Roberto Apelfeld
On November 8, 2016, Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. The result was a shock to most, possibly including Mr. Trump. Most—although not all—opinion polls pointed to a Hillary Clinton win.

December 29, 2016

Q&A: US Core

by Frederick R. Marki and Travis M. Carr
In this Q&A, Portfolio Manager Frederick Marki and Product Specialist Travis Carr discuss Western Asset's US Core strategy. With many investment options available, Mr. Marki and Mr. Carr explain why US Core is still relevant to today's investors.

December 6, 2016

In Bonds, Active Beats Passive

by Ellen S. Cammer
We believe your bond allocation is the place for active management. Since the financial crisis, passive flows into equities have accelerated and as of late they seem to have accelerated on the bond side of the equation as well.

November 21, 2016

Market Commentary

by Ken Leech
I am not one of those who knew how the evening would end. I saw Hillary Clinton winning for all the usual reasons. Now the usual reasons are pretty much out of the window. ~Peggy Noonan, The Wall Street Journal

August 29, 2016

The Emerging Market Investor - Tourist or Pilgrim?

by Chia-Liang Lian
Of late, my vacation itinerary has steered clear of must-see tourist spots. The shift, while perhaps denying me some bragging rights, was prompted by the underwhelming feeling that inevitably sets in after actually visiting one of these iconic places.

February 26, 2013

Managing Extraordinary Risks

by Risk Management Group
Plans are worthless, but planning is everything ~Dwight D. Eisenhower

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