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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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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocking up on defensive positioning
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Global equity markets have produced healthy returns across most regions year-to-date, with particularly strong results in the first half of 2023.
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PMC Weekly Market Brief - October 23, 2023
PMC Weekly Market Brief - October 23, 2023
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Passing the torch to a new generation of income
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For investors, the uncertain interest rate and economic outlook heading into 2024 underscores the importance of maintaining a stable source of income with potential downside protection.
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PMC Weekly Market Brief - October 16, 2023
PMC Weekly Market Brief - October 16, 2023
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Weekly Investment Commentary: U.S. equity allocations amid earnings and economic uncertainty
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Thanks in large part to this year’s U.S. equity market rally, the S&P 500 Index’s price/earnings (P/E) multiple has expanded by 6.8% in 2023 through September (based on 12-month forward earnings). The S&P 500 returned 13.1% during this period, with earnings growth expectations up 4.1% (Figure 2).
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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.