Latest Markets and Banking System Updates

From central bank rate moves to new economic shocks, there are many events that can quickly spark volatility. See below for perspectives from across Franklin Templeton on the issues that are moving markets and insights on navigating volatility going forward.

Showing 4 of 4

25 MAY 2023

Tumultuous times: Understanding the macroeconomic landscape

Fixed income sectors that eliminate credit risk seem to be pricing in a recession while sectors willing to take credit risk seem to be much more optimistic.

Archived

9 MAY 2023

Add banking stress to rising rates and recession may be baked in

Brandywine Global: Several indicators suggest a recession may be baked into the economic cake. Banking stress added to the Federal Reserve-led reduction in liquidity may advance the timeline.

Archived

1 MAY 2023

JP Morgan acquires First Republic Bank assets—is the regional banking crisis over?

Western Asset: We view JPM's First Republic Bank takeover as a positive outcome for the US banking system, JPM and First Republic Bank depositors.

Archived

22 MARCH 2023

On My Mind: Don’t bank on it

Financial markets seem to have returned to trying to time a dovish Federal Reserve turn, but Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai says with a tight labor market and inflation running at 5%-...

Archived

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

This material is intended to be of general interest only and should not be construed as individual investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell or hold any security or to adopt any investment strategy. It does not constitute legal or tax advice.

The views expressed are those of the investment manager and the comments, opinions and analyses are rendered as at publication date and may change without notice. The information provided in this material is not intended as a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any country, region or market. All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal.

Data from third party sources may have been used in the preparation of this material and Franklin Templeton ("FT") has not independently verified, validated or audited such data. FT accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss arising from use of this information and reliance upon the comments opinions and analyses in the material is at the sole discretion of the user.

Products, services and information may not be available in all jurisdictions and are offered outside the U.S. by other FT affiliates and/or their distributors as local laws and regulation permits. Please consult your own financial professional or Franklin Templeton institutional contact for further information on availability of products and services in your jurisdiction.

Issued by Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited (FTIML). Registered office: Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6HL. FTIML is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Investments entail risks, the value of investments can go down as well as up and investors should be aware they might not get back the full value invested.

CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.