Beyond Bulls & Bears

Anatomy of a Recession Update: Can US exceptionalism continue?
Equity

Anatomy of a Recession Update: Can US exceptionalism continue?

After a period of no indicator upgrades within the Recession Risk Dashboard, there was quite a bit of movement in December. We speak with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments about these moves and more.

On My Mind: 2025 themes in focus—fiscal headaches, monetary prudence, productivity and volatility
Fixed Income

On My Mind: 2025 themes in focus—fiscal headaches, monetary prudence, productivity and volatility

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai shares four key themes that she believes will shape economic and financial market developments in 2025 and beyond.

Staying nimble and diversified: Capitalizing on income opportunities in 2025
Multi-Asset

Staying nimble and diversified: Capitalizing on income opportunities in 2025

While the US economy proved more resilient and exceeded economists’ expectations, there are potential downside risks to future growth, according to Franklin Income Investors CIO Ed Perks.

Alternative Allocations: The rise of secondary markets in private equity
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: The rise of secondary markets in private equity

In the latest Alternative Allocations podcast the critical role of secondaries in the private equity ecosystem are discussed, emphasizing their importance in providing liquidity.