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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.

On My Mind: What’s next for interest rates? Wall Street Journal podcast discussion
Fixed Income

On My Mind: What’s next for interest rates? Wall Street Journal podcast discussion

The latest “On My Mind” comes in video format from Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai and covers her outlook for inflation, Federal Reserve policy, bond yields and the new US presidential administration's policies.

Quick Thoughts: Trump day 1—Implications for investors
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Trump day 1—Implications for investors

Implications of Trump’s second term as president: Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover examines the new administration’s key polices and priorities.

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.