Beyond Bulls & Bears

Flash Insights: January FOMC meeting—A skip or a pause?
Fixed Income

Flash Insights: January FOMC meeting—A skip or a pause?

The US Federal Reserve left policy rates unchanged at its January meeting, as widely expected, emphasizing the strength of the economy and a stable labor market. Chair Jerome Powell noted that the Fed is in a wait-and-watch mode regarding US President Trump's policies given that potential government policies have yet to be fully fleshed out. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Economist Nikhil Mohan shares his thoughts.

On My Mind: (r)-stargazing
Fixed Income

On My Mind: (r)-stargazing

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai discusses where she thinks the real policy rate lies in the United States and how this informs her outlook for US Treasury yields over the medium to long term.

Quick Thoughts: Jackson Hole—Limited visibility, bumpy landing
Fixed Income

Quick Thoughts: Jackson Hole—Limited visibility, bumpy landing

In the wake of the Federal Reserve’s annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute, conveys one clear message: interest rates aren’t coming down anytime soon.