Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton

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Anatomy of A Recession: Looking Ahead To 2022 Oct 19, 2021

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Hear from Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments about the Federal Reserve's timetable for tightening, slow growth, the COVID-19 Delta variant, and the resilience of the US consumer. He explains how all of these variants are factored into determining the risk of recession along with the investment implications.

Potential Longer-Term Effects of Current Economic & Investment Challenges Oct 12, 2021

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Franklin Templeton's Sonal Desai, Martin Currie's Alastair Reynolds, and ClearBridge's Pawel Wroblewski join our Kim Catechis to assess the possible investment impacts of major global challenges, including the ongoing pandemic, growing income inequality and climate change.

Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management Sep 30, 2021

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Katrina Dudley, Portfolio Manager with Franklin Mutual Series and author of the book "Undiversified – The Big Gender Short in Investment Management," joins Franklin Templeton Chief Market Strategist Stephen Dover to talk about why so many investment teams are lacking gender diversity and what has to happen to close the gender gap in investment, finance and many other careers.

Trends Driving Advisors to Future-Proof Their Business Sep 23, 2021

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Our Stephen Dover, Yaqub Ahmed and Adam Petryk welcome Advisor Engine's Chief Operating Officer, Craig Ramsey, to discuss three major trends leading to big changes for wealth management businesses. Plus, how financial advisors can use data and technology to create personalized, goals-based solutions, while also being efficient with their time and having more impactful relationships with their clients.

Renewed Attention on European Equities Amidst Recovery Aug 17, 2021

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Franklin Mutual Series' Katrina Dudley and Manda Hormozi discuss why Europe may be primed for strong economic growth sooner rather than later, and the types of companies that are getting the attention of some investment managers right now.

Economic Recovery and the Inflation Debate in Emerging Markets Jul 29, 2021

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Our Stephen Dover speaks with Martin Currie's Alastair Reynolds and Franklin Templeton's Andrew Ness on why emerging markets are likely to remain resilient, despite near-term challenges resulting from the COVID-19 Delta variant. Plus, where the biggest growth opportunities may be in China despite the government's recent actions, and thoughts on the inflation debate within emerging markets.

Anatomy of a Recession: Plateauing But Strong Economic Activity Jul 22, 2021

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While GDP and earnings growth remain strong, we hear from Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments about three potential economic and market risks for the second half of the years. Plus, if a near-term equity market pullback occurs, learn why it may be a buying opportunity.

Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Digital Assets: Love 'em, Hate 'em, but don't Ignore 'em Jul 08, 2021

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Franklin Templeton Chief Market Strategist, Stephen Dover, and our Anthony Hardy and Christophe Vande Walle explore blockchain and digital assets through an equity investor lens. They discuss the growing implications of this sector and why investors & asset managers shouldn't ignore it any longer.

Inflation, Interest Rates and the Search for Income Jun 22, 2021

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Franklin Templeton's Ed Perks, Western Asset's Mark Lindbloom, and Clarion Partners' Onay Payne join our Stephen Dover to discuss how despite the low-rate environment, they are looking for income opportunities within equities, fixed income and even real estate. Plus, how inflation concerns fit into income strategies.

Consumer Clout Driving ESG Efforts Jun 10, 2021

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Our Sara Araghi, Zehrid Osmani with Martin Currie, Bonnie Wongtrakool with Western Asset, speak with Franklin Templeton Chief Market Strategist Stephen Dover about how consumers are more in control than ever before, putting companies and brands under the microscope when it comes to environmental, social and governance factors—and, what it all means for investment strategies.