Beyond Bulls & Bears

Meet the Manager: Jatin Misra
Fixed Income

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.