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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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Mexico—Tiptoeing Around Tariffs
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago

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

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US Treasuries—Safe-Haven Status Reaffirmed, with a Caveat
  • 3 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
  • 6 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.
  • 7 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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Weekly Municipal Monitor—Shift in Muni Debt Holders
  • 9 days ago

This week we highlight the shifts in municipal demand observed in 2024.

By Western Asset In Fixed Income
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Consumer Spending Soft Thanks to Soggy Income Growth
  • 13 days ago

A slowing in spending on goods and services reflects a softening in wage growth and potential downside risks.

By Western Asset In Macro, Equities
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Weekly Municipal Monitor—State and Local Revenues Remain Resilient
  • 16 days ago

This week we highlight state and local revenue data released by the US Census Bureau earlier this month.

By Western Asset In Macro
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The Fed Is Certainly Uncertain
  • 22 days ago

The Federal Reserve opted to maintain steady interest rates and decelerate its balance sheet reduction, reflecting a cautious stance amid economic uncertainties.

By Western Asset In Macro, Fixed Income
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