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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.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Quick Thoughts: Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Failure Ripples Through the Market
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Here’s an update on the latest news involving SVB and the implications for the Fed and markets, from Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute.
Market Outlooks
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
US core fixed income: Better positioned going into 2023?
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Greg Wilensky, Head of U.S. Fixed Income, discusses his 2023 investment outlook, including the opportunities and risks he sees in U.S. core fixed income as we head into the new year.
Investing Ideas
The forecasters were right
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Just how good an indicator of future performance are earnings predictions? Portfolio Manager Aneet Chachra considers the historical value of forecasts, and questions whether investors can use them to help guide their investment decisions, as we look ahead to 2023.
Investing Ideas
The Fed and CLOs: Well aligned?
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Portfolio Managers John Kerschner, Nick Childs, and Jessica Shill discuss why they believe collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) might be well aligned with a hawkish Fed.
Investing Ideas
Sustainable equity in 2023: a year for reshoring, rebuilding and electrification
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Hamish Chamberlayne, Head of Global Sustainable Equities, provides his investment outlook for 2023 and outlines three key themes that mean there is much to look forward to.