All United States articles – Page 28
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Making the case for municipal bonds despite recent volatility
The first half of the year has so far been challenging for investors in municipal bonds. Ben Barber, Director, Municipal Bonds, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, shares his latest outlook and reasons for optimism.
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Investors turn to residential opportunities in emerging markets
Emerging markets have been less of a focus for US and European residential investors of late, but there are pockets of opportunities in Brazil and China sparking interest again, writes Stephanie Baxter
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The Inflation Playbook
How does today’s inflation compare to history and how are higher CPI numbers impacting economic growth? What can central bankers do to combat inflation? And how can investors navigate this environment? Dr. Christopher Smart weighs in on these questions and more.
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Capturing Persistent Growth in Volatile Equity Markets
Growth stocks are under acute pressure as rising interest rates change the dynamics that drive equity valuations. But market volatility shouldn’t distract investors. We believe companies that can deliver sustainable growth in a sluggish economy will ultimately be prized for their business benefits and investment return potential.
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On my mind: The Fed has kept monetary policy too loose for too long
Inflation at 40-year highs poses the toughest of policy challenges. Yet America’s Federal Reserve (Fed) still hopes to meet it with an easy solution: bring the policy rate close to 3%, and as adverse supply shocks fade inflation will revert to the Fed’s 2% target. No need for a sharp monetary tightening à la Paul Volcker.
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The road to recession: Attempting to time the next economic downturn
With the struggles from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) still fresh in policymakers’ minds, the 2020 COVID-19 recession was fought proactively, with every tool available. After trillions of dollars in fiscal and monetary stimulus, protracted economic crisis was avoided.
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Market snapshot: Recession fears grow as central banks step up inflation fight
The Fed cut rates by half a percentage point for the first time in two decades. The yield on US 10-year treasuries edged above 3% this week as traders reacted to tightening monetary policy and ongoing uncertainty.
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Market snapshot: Equities tumble as inflation reality bites
The latest US inflation data released this week sent ripples through markets, as investors took stock of the fact that despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts, consumer prices remain stubbornly high.
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Housing Trembles But the Foundation’s Still Strong
U.S. housing demand is cooling as the 30-year mortgage rate reaches a 13-year high, though housing starts and permits remain above pre-COVID levels. Economic data shows strong but normalizing growth, and recession risks remain as PMIs, housing data, and China’s economy all slow.
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Municipal bonds: an attractive entry point
Municipal bonds have had a rocky start to 2022, but credit quality remains strong. With aggressive rate increases and a shrinking balance sheet, the U.S. Federal Reserve is signaling a quicker move toward a neutral policy rate.
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On My Mind: Overdue reality check for Fed and markets has barely begun
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Chief Investment Officer Sonal Desai believes Investors’ expectations that interest rates will not rise much may be very misguided.
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A fireside chat about the renminbi – How far will it fall?
In recent weeks, the renminbi has depreciated significantly against the US dollar. Chi Lo, our senior market strategist in Hong Kong, explains what is happening and give his outlook for the Chinese currency.
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Four Key Findings about the U.S. Yield Curve
The U.S. yield curve attracts a great deal of attention when it is close to inverting given its historical connection with U.S. recessions as well as sharp selloffs in equity and credit markets.
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Navigating an inflationary environment in US and global equities
Forty years … That’s how long it has been since the Great Inflation, which lasted from 1965 to 1982 and saw inflation in the US climb as high as 13.5%. According to Michael Bryan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, it was the “defining macroeconomic event of the second half of the twentieth century … there were four economic recessions, two severe energy shortages, and the unprecedented implementation of wage and price controls”.
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GTIS Partners President on Homebuyer Challenges
Tom Shapiro, GTIS Partners President & CIO discusses how rising mortgage rates and supply-chain disruptions have begun to weigh on the US housing market. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Shoppers Keep Spending, But For How Long?
A risk-off tone was prominent this week in markets amid rising worries of stagflation, given aggressive monetary policy. Despite the solid U.S. retail sales data, retailers led a sharp decline in equities mid-week, which pushed U.S. Treasury yields lower.
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Asset Class Return Forecasts - Q2 2022
The continuing surging inflation due to the supply shocks and the Ukrainian conflict have dominated headlines compounding to the possible repercussions surrounding climate change, further affecting economic and financial indicators in the medium term and beyond.
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Air travel is taking off again
After two years of relatively empty skies, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is an eyewitness to the incredible resurgence of demand for air travel. Faced with long security delays at Dublin Airport, he implored the Irish government to call up the army last month to help process eager travelers flooding the terminals.
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Managing Challenges in US Equity and Fixed Income Markets Today
US equity and fixed income markets are facing new challenges. Our Ed Perks shares his latest outlook and investment opportunities across asset classes.