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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

The brutal escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East was a flashpoint this weekend. The largest economic impact so far has been felt in the oil market, with Brent crude oil surging as investors assess the potential broader impact in the region.

Quick Thoughts: Investment Ideas—Is the Muni Comeback Still in the Making?
Fixed Income

Quick Thoughts: Investment Ideas—Is the Muni Comeback Still in the Making?

Making the case for municipal bonds today with Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute.

Meet the Manager: Margaret King
Perspectives

Meet the Manager: Margaret King

San Francisco Business Times has named Margaret King, Franklin Templeton’s Vice President of FinTech Partnership & Corporate Strategic Investments, to its 2023 list of Most Influential Women in the Bay Area. The award recognizes her professional achievements and community leadership. Find out more about Margaret in this Q&A.

Quick Thoughts: Global market outlooks—Too hot, too cold or just right?
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Global market outlooks—Too hot, too cold or just right?

The US economy has been more resilient than many pundits had anticipated over the past year—but can this resilience continue? Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, recently hosted a discussion with economists from across our firm to explore where the risks and opportunities for investors lie today and into year-end.

Quick Thoughts: Midnight madness
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Midnight madness

At least for now, the US government has avoided a shutdown. Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, opines on what may come next after this temporary resolution, and the impacts on the markets.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Historically, the third quarter has proven to be the weakest time of the year for stock markets, and that has proven to be the case again this year. But on a brighter note, many market commentators are highlighting a more positive seasonality effect historically into year-end.