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Western Asset

since 1971
  • 501-1,000 employees
  • Investment Management

Western Asset

Since 1971, Western Asset Management Company has provided global fixed-income investment management services for a wide variety of clients. Our long term, fundamental value approach utilizes our extensive research and risk management capabilities and seeks to provide superior returns for our clients.

Headquartered in Pasadena, California, Western Asset’s global presence includes offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Melbourne, São Paulo and Zurich.

Expertise

Fixed-Income Asset Management, Financial Services, and Institutional Investing

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Consumers Confound the Doomsayers in March
  • 2 days ago

The March retail sales report shows a rise in consumer spending that may serve as a counterpoint to recession fears.

By Western Asset In Macro
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Muni Monthly—March 2025
  • 3 days ago

Municipal bonds experienced negative returns and underperformed taxable fixed-income in March due to heightened market volatility, weaker economic data, and increased supply and demand pressures.

By Western Asset In Fixed Income
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Multi-Asset Credit—Leaning Into the Storm
  • 4 days ago

President Trump’s tariffs heightened global financial market uncertainty, prompting strategic adjustments in our Multi-Asset Credit portfolios to help manage risks and explore selective opportunities.

By Western Asset In Macro, Portfolio Construction, Fixed Income, Industry
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Prices Decline Fairly Broadly in March CPI Data
  • 8 days ago

In March, the Consumer Price Index registered a modest decline, signaling a promising stabilization of inflation. This positive trend appears particularly robust when excluding volatile components...

By Western Asset In Macro, Commodities, Thematic / Megatrends, Sustainability
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Mexico—Tiptoeing Around Tariffs
  • 9 days ago

Mexico is strategically navigating the complexities of the new US tariff regime, leveraging the USMCA trade agreement to avoid additional tariffs. The country is focused on enhancing domestic produ...

By Western Asset In Macro, Equities, Emerging Markets
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Weekly Municipal Monitor—Tax Season Technical Weakness
  • 10 days ago

This week we highlight traditionally challenged technicals observed during tax season.

By Western Asset
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US Treasuries—Safe-Haven Status Reaffirmed, with a Caveat
  • 11 days ago

In the face of market turbulence and the Trump administration's tariffs, US Treasuries continue to be viewed as safe-haven assets due to their lower volatility and reduced exposure to interest-rate...

By Western Asset In Macro, Fixed Income
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Payroll Data Healthy Across the Board in March
  • 14 days ago

March payrolls highlight robust job growth and stable wages, offering a positive data point amid recent economic concerns.

By Western Asset In Equities
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A Sprint Around the Desk in Pasadena at 8:30 a.m.
  • 15 days ago

After Trump’s tariff announcement, we surveyed our Desk to gather insights and assess the impact on markets, revealing concerns about inflation, growth prospects, widening credit spreads, and signi...

By Western Asset In Macro, Equities, Fixed Income, Sustainability
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