Beyond Bulls & Bears

On My Mind: The first cut is the deepest
Fixed Income

On My Mind: The first cut is the deepest

Where does the Fed go next after this week’s 50 basis point interest-rate cut? Thoughts from Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai.

Shifting tides: How the 2024 US election could shape capital markets
Fixed Income

Shifting tides: How the 2024 US election could shape capital markets

What are the potential impacts of the upcoming US election on the economy and capital markets? How will fiscal spending programs affect debt levels? Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Multi-Sector Director Mike Salm shares his thoughts on the US election implications.

Dimensions & Insights: Mentorship matters—steps for inclusive leadership
Perspectives

Dimensions & Insights: Mentorship matters—steps for inclusive leadership

To realize the full potential of diversity, organizations need to also be fully inclusive. Regina Curry, Chief Diversity Officer at Franklin Templeton, recently discussed effective inclusion strategies with Katrina Dudley, SVP of Public Market Investments. Read a summary of their insights in this article.

Quick Thoughts: US elections—entering the final stretch
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: US elections—entering the final stretch

A divided US government seems a likely outcome of the elections in November, but that could actually be good news for markets, according to Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute.

Anatomy of a Recession Update: Speaking of the election
Equity

Anatomy of a Recession Update: Speaking of the election

With the US presidential election approaching, we sit down with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments to get his thoughts on the four election outcomes and their potential impact on government spending, tax changes, trade policy and the overall US economy.

Quick Thoughts: Expanding opportunities in India’s equity markets
Equity

Quick Thoughts: Expanding opportunities in India’s equity markets

Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover and Christy Tan offer insights for investors on the growing and diverse Indian market.

Quick Thoughts: US employment insights and implications for investors
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: US employment insights and implications for investors

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s latest message on monetary policy signals readiness for rate cuts—Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover explains the implications for investors.

Quick Thoughts: 2024 US election—implications for investors
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: 2024 US election—implications for investors

The US presidential election is often seen as decisive for the economy and overall investor portfolios, but it may not matter as much as people think, according to Franklin Templeton Institute.

Quick Thoughts: Much ado about nothing?
Equity

Quick Thoughts: Much ado about nothing?

Global financial markets experienced significant turbulence in early August. Despite the initial panic, markets have since rebounded, raising questions about the underlying causes and implications of this volatility. Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover explores whether the turmoil was merely a fleeting episode, or if it holds deeper insights for investors navigating the complexities of today's economic landscape.

Explore multifactor investing for the rotation toward mid and small caps
ETFs

Explore multifactor investing for the rotation toward mid and small caps

Market momentum has been shifting recently with a rotation away from large-cap stocks. As more investors look to broaden their exposures, Franklin Templeton’s Dina Ting weighs in with a few considerations for diversification through multifactor ETFs.

Anatomy of a Recession Update: Economy’s health holds steady
Equity

Anatomy of a Recession Update: Economy’s health holds steady

Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments joins us to give an update on the Recession Risk Dashboard and shares which indicators to keep an eye on for next month. He also provides his perspective on the recent selloffs in the equity market and the potential for some choppiness leading up to the US election.

Quick Thoughts: Market dislocations—implications for investors
Multi-Asset

Quick Thoughts: Market dislocations—implications for investors

While markets appear to be in a tailspin over recent US economic data, it’s too soon to conclude the US is headed toward recession, according to Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover. He weighs in on recent market action and the silver lining in Fed rate cuts likely ahead.