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Understanding Web3—a primer on the emerging digital asset ecosystem
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This primer will provide an overview of Web3 and emerging digital assets, and related terms and technology. Its aim is to equip the reader with the foundational understanding necessary to appreciate the potential impact on the future of the financial industry, and also on economies and society more widely.
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Quick Thoughts: Positioning for a timely opportunity in munis
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As markets continue to respond to an uncertain macroeconomic environment, the current fundamentals in the municipal bond market are creating an investment opportunity to capture strong after-tax total returns according to Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Institute.
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Municipal Bonds: How Utilities May Deliver Resilience In Recession
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U.S. municipal utility bonds – backed by issuers who provide water, sewer and electricity – have limited losses during past recessions, providing investors with an opportunity to fortify their portfolios against economic weakness by investing in strategies holding utility bonds.
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MarketScape: A Fed Pause in June? “An Ongoing Assessment”
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After raising its policy rate again on Wednesday, the Fed may be signaling that it’s ready for a pause. Head of Global Macro for Global Fixed Income Antulio Bomfim, Ph.D., analyzes how the Fed may make its decision and explains what investors should watch for
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Anatomy of a Recession: Economic and Market Outlook Flyer
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ClearBridge Investments, one of Franklin Templeton’s specialist investment managers, utilizes 12 different economic indicators to assess the risk of recession.
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MarketScape: What Makes the Growth Stock Rally Fragile
Following two years of trailing value stocks, U.S. growth equities have sprung into the lead this year. Chief Investment Officer for Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., analyzes why persistent inflation and the growth rally’s dependency on just a few companies may trip up growth stocks.