All White papers articles – Page 140
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White papersDistressed debt in a developing recessionary environment
High inflation is being fuelled by supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic, high energy prices caused by the war in Ukraine and high employment. High inflation is forcing Central Banks to aggressively increase interest rates.
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White papersHow the Inflation Reduction Act boosts listed infrastructure
While its name doesn’t reflect it, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law in August 2022 is the most substantial U.S. legislation ever passed pertaining to climate policy. Approximately $370 billion of the $730 billion package is earmarked for energy and climate change programs.
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White papersOpportunities in Moderate Income Rental Housing
Over the past several decades, the residential rental sector has grown from relative obscurity to become one of the largest and most important institutional investment asset classes.
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White papersView from Private Markets: Reappraising the value of real estate debt
In our latest newsletter, we explore the impact of high inflation on property values and look at how real estate lending strategies can provide investors with a valuable diversifier.
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White papersFixed Income: Rollercoaster ride to reality
We are witnessing a major shift in the fixed income investment environment. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai assesses the role of global and country-specific driving forces, and shares her views on the investment opportunities ahead.
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White papersImpact investing: Resiliency of affordable housing investments
The affordable housing sector remains an attractive strategy within real estate given the sector’s economic resilience compared with other housing sub-asset classes. The essential need for housing means demand is steady throughout the economic cycle, including recessionary environments.
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White papersIn the demographic winter, will we prefer pets to children?
Pope Francis fears the onset of a demographic winter, in which families choose to have more pets than children. It’s a contentious view, but is it based on a clear population trend?
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White papersUK government woes continue to overshadow markets
Investors unnerved by conflicting plans of the Bank of England and the UK Treasury as central bank seeks to put brake on growth to tame inflation while government wants to put foot on the growth accelerator.
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White papersU.S. Inflation Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
Inflation rages on in the U.S. and elsewhere as the global economy faces further instability. What will this mean for central banks’ tightening efforts in the coming weeks, and are markets starting to recognize–and react–that it will take more time for prices to come down?
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White papersTighter Conditions Begin to Squeeze the Economy
As the economy slows, an epic climb in short-dated rates and bond yields appears to have shocked investors into accepting the prospect of stickier inflation, but they still seem reluctant to price for substantially lower earnings.
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White papersFixed Income Investment Outlook: 4Q 2022
Despite volatility, the basic storyline of inflation and the Federal Reserve should continue to drive market behavior. Over the months ahead, we anticipate continued tightening by the Fed and challenging European growth trends, with tail risks tied to the U.K., China weakness and policy overreach. A focus on shorter durations and quality, with opportunistic exposure to longer bonds and credit, merits consideration.
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White papersGlobal CIO Q&A: on inflation, rates, recession and more
Inflation has reached record levels. What do you expect in the upcoming months?
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White papersFixed income: capturing the comeback
High yields, resurgent carry and supportive pull-to-par dynamics are boosting potential returns across fixed-income markets. In the Q4 issue of Alphorum, we build a constructive case for active, forward-looking investment – with a focus on investment-grade and crossover credit – while taking stock of growth, inflation and energy-price pressures.
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White papersBe Wary of Bear Market Rallies
We may want to be optimistic about inflation and rates, but that only delays the hard questions we are likely to face as we enter the new economic era.
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White papersDimensions & Insights: Your growth story includes DEI
When Marion Donovan invented the first disposable diaper and pitched it to venture capitalists, they all laughed. Determined, she hired a lingerie manufacturer to help launch at Saks Fifth Ave, and made billions of parents’ diaper dreams come true. Lack of access for people with great ideas is one of the oldest stories in the world that still repeats today. However, today’s extremely competitive environment, ongoing disruptions, and innovations require diverse thinking and problem solving to find great opportunities.
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White papersSustainable Global Equity, 2022 Q3 report
As well as our usual engagement and ESG metrics, the latest quarterly report from the Sustainable Global Equity team considers the health of the world’s supply chains. Are they on the mend after pandemic-induced dislocations?
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – US, Edition September 2022
“We continue to focus our strategies on defensive positioning while economic uncertainties persist. This typically includes marginal movements around strategy targets; less leverage, lower amount of value-add activities, and a focus on increasing occupancy over rent growth in retail and office.”
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White papersArtificial Intelligence and ESG: How do they fit?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps to circumvent some challenges with traditional ESG data. Textual and satellite data analysis can discover key ESG risks and opportunities. AI contributes to ESG integration by providing an alternative source of data for monitoring ESG reporting.
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White papers360°, Q3 2022
In the latest edition of our 360° report, we revisit what’s been something of an annus horribilus for fixed income investors. Against a backdrop of rising inflation, tightening monetary policy and a historical drawdown for bond markets, what are the prospects for an asset class that emphasizes stability and reliable returns?
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White papersMacroeconomic Picture - October 2022
United States: Growth. We are still calling a soft landing in the US, with an extended period of sub-par growth for 2023 and 2024. We expect the US economy to grow by 0.9% in 2023 (1.1% Q4/Q4) and 1.3% in 2024 (1.3% Q4/Q4). Inflation. Headline inflation has peaked in the ...
