Beyond Bulls & Bears

Evolution & Revolution: Understanding Web3 and digital assets—Franklin Templeton’s new primer
Perspectives

Evolution & Revolution: Understanding Web3 and digital assets—Franklin Templeton’s new primer

Having a foundational understanding of Web3 and emerging digital assets is essential in appreciating their impact on the future of the financial industry and society more widely. Franklin Templeton’s new digital assets primer provides in-depth information on these new concepts and terminologies. In this article, Sandy Kaul, Head of Digital Asset & Industry Advisory Services, summarizes each section in the primer.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

it is clear to us that the Fed and the ECB are nearing the end of their hiking cycles. However, the market still appears to be split on a what September may bring, as data could push the decision either way. All eyes will be on the Bank of England (BoE) this week.

K2 Hedge Fund Strategy Outlook: Third quarter 2023
Alternatives

K2 Hedge Fund Strategy Outlook: Third quarter 2023

The current environment looks favorable for equity market neutral, global macro and insurance-linked securities, according to K2 Advisors. The team offers its mid-year outlook for these and other hedge fund strategies.

Japanese stocks—In the land of rising dynamism
Equity

Japanese stocks—In the land of rising dynamism

Mutual Series’ Christian Correa and Mandana Hormozi believe the Japanese equity market is finally benefiting from reforms, inflation, and efforts to push companies to focus on growth and improve their valuations.

Quick Thoughts: Artificial intelligence—A primer
Alternatives

Quick Thoughts: Artificial intelligence—A primer

Looking at the potential benefits, risks and societal changes of artificial intelligence from an investment lens with Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute.

Running of the bulls
Multi-Asset

Running of the bulls

Equity markets have rallied since October, but the Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions team thinks markets have run ahead of both current and expected growth. Learn why—and what it may mean for investors.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan hold their respective policy meetings this week. The market anticipates the Fed and ECB will hike rates 25 basis points.

Quick Thoughts: The sovereign debt wave—an existential threat
Fixed Income

Quick Thoughts: The sovereign debt wave—an existential threat

The Sovereign Debt Wave is at a historic peak and appears set to continue growing. With higher inflation and reduced liquidity, some countries will be able to continue to issue debt easily, while some will not. Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover and Kim Catechis discuss the different factors that will affect long-term investment returns for sovereign debt.

Cautiously optimistic on commodities
Equity

Cautiously optimistic on commodities

While caution in some areas of the commodities space may be prudent, there are also reasons for optimism, according to Fred Fromm, portfolio manager, Franklin Equity Group. He offers his mid-year outlook and potential investment opportunities.

Quick Thoughts: Impacts of ceilings, tightening and liquidity
Fixed Income

Quick Thoughts: Impacts of ceilings, tightening and liquidity

Head of Franklin Templeton Institute Stephen Dover recently moderated a panel of our leading economists and asked this key question: What’s in store for investors in the second half? Here’s a quick take of their answers.

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession update: Gradually, then suddenly
Perspectives

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession update: Gradually, then suddenly

In this episode, we speak with Jeff Schulze, head of economic and market research at ClearBridge Investments about the Federal Reserve, rolling-sector recessions, artificial intelligence, and receive the latest update on the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard.

Navigating inflationary seas—a study of central banks in the United States, Europe and Asia
Fixed Income

Navigating inflationary seas—a study of central banks in the United States, Europe and Asia

With inflation still front and center and tight labor markets, how will central banks react to the challenging market environment? Join the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income (FTFI) economists as they discuss their views on central banks’ strategies and formalized policies in the latest installment of the FTFI Fifteen—a video series designed to cover relative market topics in about 15 minutes.