Beyond Bulls & Bears

Quick Thought: US financial services policies shift to rules, regulations, and executive actions
Perspectives

Quick Thought: US financial services policies shift to rules, regulations, and executive actions

The financial services outlook includes more oversight by the US Congress and states. Regulations and executive actions will likely affect housing policies, digital assets, and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing in 2023.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

The new market consensus for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes is for 50 basis points (bps) to be added in the first half of 2023, followed by 200 bps of cuts over the following 18 months. It remains to be seen whether the market will eventually give in and follow the hawkish central bank tones, or whether the central banks will pivot to a more dovish stance than they have adopted until now.

Fasten your seatbelts
Alternatives

Fasten your seatbelts

Benefit Street Partners explores how best to capitalize on the bumps that are creating the beginnings of another fertile special situations investment environment.

Small-cap industrials, large onshoring opportunities
Equity

Small-cap industrials, large onshoring opportunities

Why small-cap industrials companies may be poised to benefit from moving supply chains closer to home—thoughts from Christopher Meeker of Franklin Mutual Series.

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession: The long view for a new year
Equity

PODCAST Anatomy of a Recession: The long view for a new year

In our latest "Talking Markets" podcast, we meet with regular guest, Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments, to discuss the US economy—focusing on inflation, the US labor market, and the Federal Reserve.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

2022 was a crazy year for global financial markets amidst escalating geopolitical risk, record levels of inflation and the highest central bank hiking cycle ever witnessed. Geopolitics in Europe and the subsequent knock-on effect for energy prices will likely continue to be a focus for investors. China’s COVID reopening is another focal point for investors at the start of the year.

One small step forward—one giant leap away from deflation in Japan
Equity

One small step forward—one giant leap away from deflation in Japan

Templeton Global Equity Group weighs in on inflation’s emergence in Japan, recent monetary policy shifts, and the implications for investors.

Opportunities in the growing field of ESG investing
Perspectives

Opportunities in the growing field of ESG investing

A Franklin Templeton survey among Canadian investors revealed that while ESG themes are important, there is a general lack of knowledge and awareness of ESG or sustainable investing. Duane Green, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Franklin Templeton Canada, shares our survey findings as well as other global results and discusses potential opportunities for financial advisors in this growing field.

Dimensions & Insights: “Gender-balanced leadership delivers more opportunities”
Perspectives

Dimensions & Insights: “Gender-balanced leadership delivers more opportunities”

Many current investment outlooks include gender-balancing leadership and boardrooms. Chief Diversity Officer Regina Curry gauges the pressure and opportunities for addressing investors’ and regulators' demands for gender equity and progress. Escalating actions from investors and regulators include increasing commitments for leadership positions and assets toward progressing gender balance.

Global ETF 2023 outlook: Playing defence and investing tactically
ETFs

Global ETF 2023 outlook: Playing defence and investing tactically

What’s ahead for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) globally in 2023? Jason Xavier, our Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets, explains where he sees areas of growth and opportunity—including smart-beta ETFs, income-oriented strategies, and select emerging markets.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe
Equity

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Unsurprisingly, it looks like an extremely quiet week ahead. No meaningful corporate events are scheduled this week and the macro calendar is also light, with the Eurozone Consumer Confidence reading on Tuesday and UK GDP Thursday the highlights.

Quick Thoughts: What to watch in 2023
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: What to watch in 2023

Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, shares his scorecard on some market prognostications for 2022, and what his team is watching in 2023—from blockchain to balanced portfolios.