Beyond Bulls & Bears

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.

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.

Quick Thoughts: GOP clean sweep? What it might mean for markets
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: GOP clean sweep? What it might mean for markets

With the 2024 US election a focal point for investors, Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover outlines the possible economic and market impacts of a Republican ”clean sweep” in November.

Quick Thoughts: Surprise in France—What are the implications?
Equity

Quick Thoughts: Surprise in France—What are the implications?

A major shift is happening in France, as the left-wing unity prevails in the Assembly elections, signaling potential changes ahead. Here’s a look at how this could reshape France's political and economic landscape, from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.

Quick Thoughts: French first-round elections
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: French first-round elections

Thoughts on the first round of the French elections and why governing France will likely prove challenging from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover.

Alternative Allocations: The democratization of private markets
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: The democratization of private markets

While the evolution of registered funds has helped to democratize access to the private markets, they haven’t replaced the first-generation drawdown structure. Find out more from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Tony Davidow.

Quick Thoughts: Rate cuts will come—eventually
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Rate cuts will come—eventually

At its recently concluded meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee left the fed funds rate unchanged and issued a hawkish message. Franklin Templeton Institute discusses the changes in the Fed’s expected timing for possible future rate cuts.

Alternative Allocations: Opportunities and allocating to alternatives
Alternatives

Alternative Allocations: Opportunities and allocating to alternatives

Franklin Templeton Institute’s Tony Davidow discusses the appeal of private markets and allocating capital with Ben Webb of Balentine Investments.

Quick Thoughts: What happens when election results are unexpected?
Emerging Markets

Quick Thoughts: What happens when election results are unexpected?

South Africa, Mexico and India all had unexpected election results. Find out what this means for the markets from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover and Kim Catechis.