Beyond Bulls & Bears

Quick Thoughts: The economic and market impact of escalating trade wars
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: The economic and market impact of escalating trade wars

Can the US economy—and the markets—survive Trump’s tariffs? Insights from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.

PODCAST Global Investment Management Survey: Outlook on equities and more
Equity

PODCAST Global Investment Management Survey: Outlook on equities and more

Chris Galipeau, Senior Market Strategist with the Franklin Templeton Institute, gives key takeaways from the Global Investment Management Survey and thoughts on US equities.

Quick Thoughts: DeepSeek +1 day
Equity

Quick Thoughts: DeepSeek +1 day

Exploring the market implications of DeepSeek and AI with Stephen Dover of Franklin Templeton Institute and Jonathan Curtis, Chief Investment Officer for Franklin Equity Group.

Quick Thoughts: Trump day 1—Implications for investors
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Trump day 1—Implications for investors

Implications of Trump’s second term as president: Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover examines the new administration’s key polices and priorities.

Quick Thoughts: An election like no other—implications for investors
Multi-Asset

Quick Thoughts: An election like no other—implications for investors

The election victory for Donald Trump and the Republicans is only one part of their sweeping opportunity to unleash stronger economic growth that could lift corporate earnings. Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, shares his post-election observations.

Quick Thoughts: A big night for the Republicans
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: A big night for the Republicans

US election results have implications for bond yields and stock market sectors. Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, Stephen Dover summarizes what investors need to know.

Alternative Allocations: Due diligence—hook ‘em horns
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: Due diligence—hook ‘em horns

Over the last several years, the discussions with advisors have moved from “why allocate to alternatives?” to “how to allocate to alternatives.”

Quick Thoughts: China acts—how will markets react?
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: China acts—how will markets react?

China’s central bank and financial regulators recently adopted policy measures aimed at revitalizing its struggling property sector, curbing economic slowdown and combating deflation. This policy shift, endorsed by President Xi Jinping and the Politburo, sparked a significant rally in Chinese equity markets. Franklin Templeton Institute offers conclusions based on these actions and delves into long-term investment implications for Chinese and global markets.

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.

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: 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.