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Muni Bond Update: Credit Quality Still Looks Strong
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While 2023 has started on shaky ground for the municipal bond market, there are reasons to be optimistic for more stability ahead, according to Jennifer Johnston, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s Director of Municipal Bond Research.
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Recession, Inflation, and Duration Considerations
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Are markets correctly pricing inflation? What flavor of recession are our economists anticipating? What roles will quality and duration play in 2023 within the fixed income asset class? Our economists discuss key questions facing investors today in our latest Macro Perspectives.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields continue to climb on escalating Fed rhetoric
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U.S. Treasury yields rose yet again as the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) continued to ratchet up its hawkish tone.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: The tide has yet to turn for non-U.S. equities
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For now, we advocate underweighting non-U.S. equities as part of a strategic asset allocation, due to the lack of positive catalysts in key markets.
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Our Global Convictions: Why We’re Staying Off the Sidelines
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Despite uncertainty around upcoming elections and the ongoing pandemic, we continue to find assets we believe can deliver attractive returns over the long term. Philip Straehl, Global Head of Research, Investment Management, and Edward Fane, Portfolio Manager, discuss the macro reward-for-risk picture and why we like certain asset classes.
Portfolio Construction Insights
How We Uncover Value in Challenging Times
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COVID-19 has tested the resolve of even the most seasoned investors, leading some to question investment strategy and portfolio mix. However, faced with uncertainty, we are unwavering in our belief that a consistent investment approach helps us find opportunities that may deliver greater value. Portfolio Manager Gareth Lyons covers our four-pillar investment process and how it’s designed to reveal holdings with long-term potential.
Goals/Needs-Based Investing
Sustainable Investing: The New Normal?
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Think of it as investing with a conscience. In these exceptional times, investors are grappling with how they can reach their goals without compromising their values. Portfolio Manager Paul Arnold discusses how sustainable investing aims to generate competitive long-term financial returns as well as positive societal impact.