Beyond Bulls & Bears

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

A much busier week ahead is expected, with plenty of corporate earnings, macro data and Fedspeak to focus on. There is a busy US earnings calendar this week, with a  few heavyweights reporting in the coming days.

Value stocks—now and always
Equity

Value stocks—now and always

The value style is in the early stages of what Mutual Series believes could be a multi-year outperformance relative to growth.

Quick Thoughts: Insights from the historic 2023 UN Water Conference
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Insights from the historic 2023 UN Water Conference

Understanding and integrating water issues into investment processes: Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute offers insights from the recent UN Water Conference.

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession: The lagged effects of rate hikes have started
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PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession: The lagged effects of rate hikes have started

A review of the US economy with Jeff Schulze, investment strategist at ClearBridge Investments, focusing on the most anticipated recession in history. Is it here? What signs are beginning to appear? And how deep will it be?

Franklin Templeton ETF Capital Markets iView: How active managers use ETFs
ETFs

Franklin Templeton ETF Capital Markets iView: How active managers use ETFs

Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets at Franklin Templeton, Jason Xavier, sits down with Marzena Hofrichter, portfolio manager, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, Frankfurt, to talk about how active managers use exchange-traded funds.

Quick Thoughts: Macro Perspectives—finding the path to normal
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Macro Perspectives—finding the path to normal

What’s next for the economies and markets following the recent banking sector turmoil? Head of Franklin Templeton Institute Stephen Dover shares his key takeaways from a panel discussion with the company’s economists.

Quick Thoughts: Three weeks on, what did we learn from the banking crisis?
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Three weeks on, what did we learn from the banking crisis?

Implications of the ongoing volatility in the banking sector, and what it means for markets in Europe and globally—check out highlights from our most recent discussion with Kim Catechis, Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute.

The metaverse: A multi-decade opportunity
ETFs

The metaverse: A multi-decade opportunity

The metaverse—represented by immersive, shared online virtual worlds—has captured the attention not only of gamers, but also global enterprise across many industries. And it’s unlocking new investment opportunities, according to Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton ETFs.

Valuations or earnings: Which is most important for equity returns in 2023?
Multi-Asset

Valuations or earnings: Which is most important for equity returns in 2023?

The Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions team examines the earnings outlook for 2023, and why it might make sense to be defensively positioned.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

In terms of seasonality, April has historically been a strong month. The one theme we keep coming back to is the recent inflows into global money market funds.

Quick Thoughts: Market volatility and developments in the banking sector
Multi-Asset

Quick Thoughts: Market volatility and developments in the banking sector

What are the implications of the ongoing volatility in the banking sector, and what does it mean for markets in Europe and globally? Check out highlights from our most recent discussion with Kim Catechis, Investment Strategist with the Franklin Templeton Institute.

Quick Thoughts: From a deep dive into the banking sector
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Quick Thoughts: From a deep dive into the banking sector

Beyond the near-term turmoil, there may need to be a re-evaluation of the regional banking model in the United States, according to a recent panel hosted by Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute. The panel discussed the latest developments and investment implications—including a move to money market funds.