Beyond Bulls & Bears

On Post-Pandemic Growth and Inflation, Equity Prospects and Income-Seeking Strategies
Multi-Asset

On Post-Pandemic Growth and Inflation, Equity Prospects and Income-Seeking Strategies

Ed Perks, CIO of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, outlines what factors should likely support economic growth, how he views inflation, why US equities remain attractive, and where income-seeking investors should look for potential opportunities.

Shrugging Along

Shrugging Along

From our point of view, trying to predict market declines or rallies is not as important as preparing for incipient shocks smartly and strategically; it is about being vigilant.

A Mid-Year Crossroads for US Equities?

A Mid-Year Crossroads for US Equities?

I don’t necessarily see low levels of volatility as a problem. There have been extended periods of very low volatility, such as in the early to mid-2000s and early to mid-1990s, when the equity market continued to do well.

Politics Secondary to US Equity Fundamentals

Politics Secondary to US Equity Fundamentals

Are Equity Investors Pushing the Gas Pedal Too Hard?

Are Equity Investors Pushing the Gas Pedal Too Hard?