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The case for low volatility and high dividend equities in international markets
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There are reasons to be cautious in many markets, but low volatility and high/sustainable dividend stocks can help mitigate risk while providing income and equity exposure. The Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions Team weighs in.
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Government incentives accelerating the shift to green energy
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Many government policies—both carrots and sticks—are driving the global transition to greener energy systems. In this piece, we compare regulatory sticks, like carbon pricing, with carrots like feed-in tariffs that subsidized solar renewables. We also discuss the role the quickly developing global industrial policy race is playing in catalyzing investments.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The CFPB Moves on Open Banking
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its regulation implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
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Treasury Yields Decline While Equities Gain, Investors to Monitor Potential for Broadening Middle East Conflict
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A slide in Treasury yields marks a reversal from the upward trend. A broadening the Israel-Hamas war may shock the global oil supply.
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October Webinar: What’s the Market Missing?
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Geopolitical tension in the Middle East with the potential of setting off an oil crisis, plus rising interest rates and U.S. government disarray may impact strategic and tactical portfolio considerations for investors.
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Investment Perspective: All About Rates
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Increasing rates, potential oil disruptions from Middle East tensions, and continuing economic uncertainty, may contribute to market volatility.
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Copilot, not autopilot: How generative AI augments, but doesn't replace active management
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AI, with its data analysis and predictive power, can revolutionize investing. However, humans remain a crucial part of the process. Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions provides use cases into how different investors can harness AI to achieve their desired outcomes and workflows.
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Where to add risk in multi-asset portfolios right now
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While some stocks may seem expensive, there are areas of opportunity that feature attractive valuations and growth catalysts, according to the Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions team.
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Alternative Allocations: Navigating through economic regimes
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Certain asset classes thrive or lag as economies move through one cycle to the next. Franklin Templeton Institute’s Tony Davidow shares how to analyze different economic indicators and how asset classes perform through economic regime changes.
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Stress testing the foundations: Analyzing the vulnerability of US banks to falling commercial real estate values
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The commercial real estate sector’s continued challenges could potentially impact US banks. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s Shawn Lyons discusses the ongoing commercial real estate crisis and how US banks are safeguarding themselves against these issues.
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A broadening opportunity set
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Our investment teams across asset classes share where they see investment opportunities in our latest Global Investment Outlook. Today, we see a much broader opportunity set across asset classes and regions, and the outlook over the remainder of this year (and into 2024) appears favorable for balanced portfolios.
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Global Equity Decline Wraps Up Difficult September, US Labor Report May Show Some Loosening
U.S. stocks led the September global slide with a 4.8% loss. The U.S. jobs report scheduled for Friday may show less hiring by companies.