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Investing in Innovation: Impacts of Market Volatility and Shocks Aug 26, 2022

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Franklin Equity Group's Renee Anderson and Matt Moberg cover investing in innovation during market volatility. We hear how business fundamentals and valuations look right now. Plus, from electric vehicles and renewable energy, to the metaverse, blockchain and more—a breakdown of which innovation themes have the most upside and challenges.

Increasing Yields: Strategy Shifts for Income Investors Aug 04, 2022

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Rapidly changing economic and market conditions could lead to a shift in strategy for income investors. Ed Perks, chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, breaks down the macro environment and shares the fixed income sectors he believes are now attractive, in this conversation with our Josh Greco.

Anatomy of a Recession: Deteriorating Economic Conditions with Continuing Bear Market Jul 13, 2022

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How deteriorating economic conditions make a US recession more likely. Plus, is a so-called soft-landing still even possible? And, a look at data from previous bear markets for clues on how long this one may last, and whether the S&P 500 has already hit bottom. Talking about it all is Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments and architect of their Anatomy of a Recession program.

Looking Beneath the Surface of Monetary Policy Tightening Jun 23, 2022

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Thought leaders from Franklin Templeton and our Specialist Investment Managers discuss how the largest Fed hike in nearly three decades, along with the possibility of subsequent significant hikes, could impact US markets and the economy. Plus, which developed and emerging markets face the most challenging economic and investing environments. And, why history shows investors worried about inflation should consider small cap companies.

Making the Case for Municipal Bonds Despite Recent Volatility Jun 07, 2022

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While inflation and rising interest rates are putting pressure on the municipal bond market, the environment for investors seeking income and other benefits from munis may be setting up well for the second half of the year and beyond. Talking about it all is Ben Barber, Director of Municipal Bonds with Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, and Josh Greco of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions.

Making Sense of the Recent Market Selloffs May 16, 2022

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Putting the selloff in equity markets in perspective. Why the pendulum has shifted so strongly negative, and is there any bottom in sight? Plus, where investors looking for diversification could go, beyond equities and fixed income. And, a cautionary tale about cryptocurrencies. Talking about it all is our Wylie Tollette and Stephen Dover.

Anatomy of a Recession: Why a US Recession is Unlikely Near Term Apr 21, 2022

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Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments and architect of ClearBridge's Anatomy of a Recession program, provides his views on why growing fears of a US recession may be overblown, at least near-term.

Uncertainty Leads to Caution: Adjusting Investment Strategies While Taking Down Risk Apr 12, 2022

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With uncertainty mounting on many fronts globally, we hear how investment strategies are changing with a focus on taking risk down, while still identifying investment opportunities.

Our Head of the Franklin Templeton Institute, Stephen Dover, talks about it all with Gene Podkaminer, Head of Research for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, Francis Scotland, Director of Global Macro Research for Brandywine Global, and Michael Hasenstab, Chief Investment officer of Templeton Global Macro.

Are Central Banks Too Late to Tackle Inflation? Mar 31, 2022

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Can the Fed play catch-up and reverse rising inflation in the United States? Or, could growth actually slow on its own, so less action is needed? Plus, an inversion in the US Treasury yield curve usually is a recession warning, but hear why that may not be the case, at least for this year. Sonal Desai, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, and John Bellows, a Portfolio Manager at Western Asset, join the head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover, for this conversation.

Oil's Wild Ride: Have Prices Peaked? Mar 16, 2022

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The wild ride up and back down for oil prices. Have oil prices peaked, along with gasoline? Or, will we see further rises in oil and prices at the pump? Plus, what's being done to ramp up oil production globally. And, how many different grades of oil around the world make the situation even more challenging. Stephen Dover, Head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, talks about it all with Franklin Equity Group's Frederick Fromm.

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