MY ACCOUNT CONTACT US CAREERS SITE HELP ABOUT US RESEARCH INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS OBJECTIVE-DRIVEN INVESTING FUNDS Research - In The Media White Papers Investment Reports The Economy Podcasts Webcasts In The Media Media Coverage Fed Becoming Increasingly Outlook Driven September 17, 2015 Anticipating the Fed’s next move on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Portfolio Manager John Bellows discusses the Fed’s desire to be responsive rather than predictable. 6:06 No Immediate Pickup In Inflation August 7, 2015 Head of Western Asset European Business Michael Zelouf talks with Bloomberg Television’s “Market Makers” about key strategies and risks for investors given near-term inflation trends, as well as for an environment in which growth and inflation do pick up. 3:51 Fed Need Not Commit to a Rate Hike July 29, 2015 Discussing fixed-income market opportunities with Bloomberg TV's Bloomberg Markets, Portfolio Manager John Bellows believes the Fed will likely remain vague in terms of the timing of a first rate hike. 6:34 Opportunities in Fixed-Income as Market Awaits Fed’s Next Move July 9, 2015 Portfolio Manager John Bellows favors the back-end of the yield curve, sees value in high-yield and is optimistic on emerging markets. 3:36 A Fed Rate Hike Could Come in September May 13, 2015 Portfolio Manager John Bellows believes the Fed is more focused on inflation and unemployment than the growth outlook. Fed Hike Timing Will Depend on Economic Strength in Coming Quarters May 4, 2015 Portfolio Manager John Bellows correctly anticipates the absence of forward guidance in the recent Fed statement and discusses the significance of its view that 1Q15 weakness is transitory. 13:14 Cautious Fed Creates Opportunities in Credit March 17, 2015 Portfolio Manager John Bellows believes an accommodative Fed makes credit markets, including corporate and emerging market bonds, attractive. 2:27 Research Analyst J. Gibson Cooper Featured in Barron's February 14, 2015 In a recent Barron's energy sector panel discussion, Research Analyst J. Gibson Cooper said he anticipates slower US production and higher oil prices but warns that it will take time. Finding Fixed Income Opportunities January 21, 2015 CIO Ken Leech and Portfolio Manager Carl Eichstaedt share their investment thoughts with Morningstar. 8:05 Global Economy 2015: Dramatic Differences January 21, 2015 The Federal Reserve has made it clear that it would like to raise rates in mid-2015, but CIO Ken Leech discusses why current forces in the macroeconomic environment could cause a delay. 5:38 A Good Environment for Fixed-Income December 17, 2014 Head of Credit Mike Buchanan explains why he favors high-yield and investment-grade credit. 6:08 Volatility Can Be Favorable For Spread Sectors October 22, 2014 Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst John Bellows sees opportunity in the current environment. 2:54 No bubble in high-yield market October 23, 2014 Head of Global Credit Mike Buchanan explains why he sees opportunity in the high-yield market. 7:27 Recent Bond Market Volatility Reflects Global Economic Anxiety October 16, 2014 Western Asset CIO Ken Leech and Legg Mason CEO Joseph Sullivan address the fears filtering through the bond market. 6:02 All Eyes on the Fed October 14, 2014 John Bellows, PhD, weighs the implications of a Fed hike with Kelly Evans on CNBC's Closing Bell. 2:42 IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION The opinions and views expressed in this video are as of September 17, 2015. 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