Beyond Bulls & Bears

Quick Thoughts: Is normal really what we want?
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Quick Thoughts: Is normal really what we want?

Tighter monetary policy can lead to inverted yield curves, but is a recession inevitable? Thoughts from Head of Franklin Templeton Institute Stephen Dover.

As Rates Rise, Financials Can Shine
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As Rates Rise, Financials Can Shine

Mutual Series’ analysts see value opportunities in the financials sector as the interest-rate environment turns more favourable in the United States and European banks see greater clarity about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Notes from the Trading Desk
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Notes from the Trading Desk

The US presidential election remains a key investor focus in Europe. Democratic nominee Joe Biden continues to lead in the polls; however, President Donald Trump’s comeback in the 2016 election proves that there is still scope for uncertainty over the final result. There is also risk of a contested result, which would imply prolonged equity market uncertainty.

An Equity View of 2020: An Unloved Bull Market Could Continue to Run
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An Equity View of 2020: An Unloved Bull Market Could Continue to Run

Investors remain concerned a potential global or US recession could be on the horizon, but our Head of Equities Stephen Dover doesn’t see it. He shares why he has that view, and where he sees potential investment opportunities in the year ahead.

End-of-Cycle Management
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End-of-Cycle Management

As the US economic cycle continues to age, many are starting to question when—and how—it will end. Our Head of Equities Stephen Dover says it’s certainly wise for investors to prepare, but doesn’t see reason to think a recession is on the immediate horizon.

Seeing the Big Picture in Market Corrections
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Seeing the Big Picture in Market Corrections

While we don’t know when the equity market’s recent volatility will settle down, it’s important to consider the big-picture, fundamental backdrop for the market, and not get caught up in short-term sentiment swings, according to Franklin Templeton’s head of equities, Stephen Dover. And, he believes the fundamental backdrop still looks solid.

US Tech Sector: Continued Run-Up or Correction Coming?
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US Tech Sector: Continued Run-Up or Correction Coming?

Since the infamous “dot com” meltdown nearly two decades ago, people have tended to question any sort of extended run-up in technology-sector stocks. Stephen Dover, executive vice president and head of equities at Franklin Templeton Investments and chief investment officer, Templeton Emerging Markets, recently recorded a podcast centered on the theme of technology and how investors might view the sector. In this new podcast, he explains why he thinks the situation today is very different from the dot com meltdown.