MY ACCOUNT CONTACT US CAREERS SITE HELP ABOUT US RESEARCH INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS OBJECTIVE-DRIVEN INVESTING FUNDS Upcoming Webcast Market & Strategy Update with CIO Ken Leech An update on the Firm's outlook and strategy heading into the Fourth quarter TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 at 8AM PDT REGISTER FOR THE WEBCAST 1 1 1 1 IN THE MEDIA AUGUST 07, 2015 No Immediate Pickup In Inflation 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. RESEARCH AUGUST 24, 2015 Market Commentary Whether and when the Fed raises the funds rate is a major issue for fixed-income markets, but it is not the main event. The larger issue is the divergence of US and global growth and even more importantly, inflation. The conditions for an interest rate increase that Fed Chair Janet Yellen... PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 2Q 2015 Unconstrained Investing Western Asset breaks down its unconstrained strategies into three groupings and highlights strategies within each one. PRODUCT LAUNCH WA MACRO OPPORTUNITIES FUND INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS WESTERNASSETFUNDS.COM LIABILITY DRIVEN INVESTING (LDI) Customized solutions structured to fit your individual needs LEARN MORE INSURANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT Expert understanding and client-centric approach for insurance companies LEARN MORE LATEST PUBLICATIONS BY THE NUMBERS Economist Mike Bazdarich provides insight on current economic data READ MORE © 2015 Western Asset Privacy Policy Online Security Policy Your use of this website signifies that you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Use. Morningstar Awards 2014 © Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Awarded to Ken Leech, Carl Eichstaedt, and Mark Lindbloom for Western Asset Core Bond Fund (WACSX) and Western Asset Core Plus Bond Fund (WAPSX) named Morningstar 2014 U.S. Fixed Income Manager of the Year, United States of America. Morningstar Awards 2015 © Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year award recognizes portfolio managers who demonstrate excellent investment skill and the courage to differ from the consensus to benefit investors. To qualify for the award, managers’ funds must have not only posted impressive returns for the year, but the managers also must have a record of delivering outstanding long-term risk-adjusted performance and of aligning their interests with shareholders’. The Fund Manager of the Year award winners are chosen based on Morningstar’s proprietary research and in-depth evaluation by its fund analysts.