Beyond Bulls & Bears

Uncovering income opportunities
Perspectives

Uncovering income opportunities

Inflation is cooling but the journey to the Fed's target is tough. Meanwhile, the labor market has steadied, hinting at less aggressive Fed rate cuts. Insights on the market implications from Franklin Income Investors CIO Ed Perks.

Quick Thoughts: GOP clean sweep? What it might mean for markets
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: GOP clean sweep? What it might mean for markets

With the 2024 US election a focal point for investors, Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover outlines the possible economic and market impacts of a Republican ”clean sweep” in November.

Quick Thoughts: Surprise in France—What are the implications?
Equity

Quick Thoughts: Surprise in France—What are the implications?

A major shift is happening in France, as the left-wing unity prevails in the Assembly elections, signaling potential changes ahead. Here’s a look at how this could reshape France's political and economic landscape, from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.

Quick Thoughts: French first-round elections
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: French first-round elections

Thoughts on the first round of the French elections and why governing France will likely prove challenging from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.

Global value stocks—The compelling case at midyear
Equity

Global value stocks—The compelling case at midyear

There are reasons for optimism that value stocks can continue to perform well over the coming months as the global economy remains strong and the group benefits from several long-term structural trends, according to Franklin Mutual Series.

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: Profit margins and credit spreads improve
Equity

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: Profit margins and credit spreads improve

In May, the Recession Risk Dashboard saw two individual indicator upgrades, including a move from yellow to green. In or latest "Talking Markets" podcast, we speak with ClearBridge Investments' Jeff Schulze about the positive momentum we've seen in the dashboard and get his perspective on the current global landscape.

Quick Thoughts: What happens when election results are unexpected?
Emerging Markets

Quick Thoughts: What happens when election results are unexpected?

South Africa, Mexico and India all had unexpected election results. Find out what this means for the markets from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover and Kim Catechis.

India elections: reduced BJP majority, but growth remains the focus
Emerging Markets

India elections: reduced BJP majority, but growth remains the focus

Regarding India’s elections, is important to focus on the long term, and our Emerging Markets Equity team does not anticipate significant policy changes in Modi’s likely third term.

India’s post-election growth outlook and investment opportunities
Emerging Markets

India’s post-election growth outlook and investment opportunities

Following the results from India’s weeks-long elections, Hari Shyamsunder, Senior Client Portfolio Manager for Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity, discusses the implications of the electoral outcome. Hari also explores the key trends stimulating India’s economic growth and its long-term investment outlook.

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: A wait-and-see Fed
Alternatives

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession Update: A wait-and-see Fed

Continued progress in the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard saw the wage growth indicator move from red to yellow. Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments shares his views on what that move could mean for investors, how many Fed rate cuts we may see this year, and the potential market implications of the upcoming US presidential election.

The rerating horserace
Equity

The rerating horserace

Amit Dholakia of Franklin Mutual Series explains why some US capital goods companies may be off to the races after years of merely plodding along.

Quick Thoughts: Spring cleaning
Multi-Asset

Quick Thoughts: Spring cleaning

Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have made significant moves in the past few months. Find out what factors to consider when deploying or redeploying capital from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.