Beyond Bulls & Bears

Meet the Manager: Jatin Misra

When his cancer diagnostics startup didn’t quite work out as planned, Jatin Misra quickly changed gears and found his calling in financial services. His analytical mindset and interest in machine learning proved a perfect fit for analyzing the risks and opportunities within fixed income. Here, we get to know Jatin and the investment trends he sees today.

India reemerges on investors’ radar amid improved trade alignment with United States
ETFs

India reemerges on investors’ radar amid improved trade alignment with United States

In advance of the upcoming meeting between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, our Dina Ting discusses India’s efforts at dealmaking.

European stock valuations are knocking—answer
Equity

European stock valuations are knocking—answer

Franklin Mutual Series sees value opportunities across Europe as efforts to improve competitiveness, potential political change in Germany and a focus on shareholder returns boost market sentiment.

Alternative Allocations: Outlook on private markets—diversification and growth opportunities
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: Outlook on private markets—diversification and growth opportunities

In the latest Alternative Allocations podcast, Mark Steffen from the Wells Fargo Institute shares his outlook for private markets in 2025.

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: Less “magnificent” earnings expectations
Equity

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: Less “magnificent” earnings expectations

This month’s “Talking Markets” podcast offers perspective from ClearBridge Investments' Jeff Schulze on tariffs and the US equity complex. And, we review the two individual indicator upgrades that January brought on the Recession Risk Dashboard.

Income diversification for uncertain times
Multi-Asset

Income diversification for uncertain times

US economic resilience should continue to serve as a favorable backdrop for investors in 2025, according to Ed Perks, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Income Investors. This article explores the implications of this scenario on the equity and fixed income markets, highlighting specific areas that offer promising income opportunities in 2025.

Quick Thoughts: The economic and market impact of escalating trade wars
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: The economic and market impact of escalating trade wars

Can the US economy—and the markets—survive Trump’s tariffs? Insights from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s take on the new EU Green Bond Standard
Fixed Income

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s take on the new EU Green Bond Standard

The new European Union Green Bond Standard came into effect in December 2024, and two bonds that comply with it have just been announced. Our sustainable investing team at Franklin Templeton Fixed Income welcomes the increased allocation transparency that the framework provides but will continue to invest in a variety of green bonds.

Europe cuts rates as growth grinds to a halt
Fixed Income

Europe cuts rates as growth grinds to a halt

The European Central Bank cut its key benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 2.75% at its January 30 policy meeting. David Zahn, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s Head of European Fixed Income, shares why he thinks the ECB will likely continue cutting throughout 2025 and describes the implications for investors.

Flash Insights: January FOMC meeting—A skip or a pause?
Fixed Income

Flash Insights: January FOMC meeting—A skip or a pause?

The US Federal Reserve left policy rates unchanged at its January meeting, as widely expected, emphasizing the strength of the economy and a stable labor market. Chair Jerome Powell noted that the Fed is in a wait-and-watch mode regarding US President Trump's policies given that potential government policies have yet to be fully fleshed out. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Economist Nikhil Mohan shares his thoughts.

PODCAST Global Investment Management Survey: Outlook on equities and more
Equity

PODCAST Global Investment Management Survey: Outlook on equities and more

Chris Galipeau, Senior Market Strategist with the Franklin Templeton Institute, gives key takeaways from the Global Investment Management Survey and thoughts on US equities.

Quick Thoughts: DeepSeek +1 day
Equity

Quick Thoughts: DeepSeek +1 day

Exploring the market implications of DeepSeek and AI with Stephen Dover of Franklin Templeton Institute and Jonathan Curtis, Chief Investment Officer for Franklin Equity Group.