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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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Global Stocks Rise on US Jobs and Debt Ceiling Agreement, Central Banks in Australia and Canada to Meet
The U.S. added jobs well beyond expectations, though unemployment rose. Central banks in Australia and Canada are expected to stand pat on rates.
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Debt Ceiling Deal: What It Is, What’s Next and What It Means for Investors
While investors likely have been expecting a debt-ceiling deal to avoid a potential U.S. default, some complicated steps remain.
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How the US Debt Ceiling Crisis May Impact Markets and the Economy
No deal on the debt ceiling may spark volatility and drag down economic growth.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Reached the Peak?
After a 5% move in the Fed funds rate in just over a year, it appears that we may have finally reached the peak policy rate for this cycle in the U.S. – or perhaps more accurately, a plateau in rates.