FLCH News and Press, Franklin FTSE China From 05/07/24

2024-05-07 08:50:00 ET Summary Chinese equities have rebounded, reversing the negative returns recorded in the first quarter. Investor expectations for US interest rate cuts have reset. The Commodities Research Bureau Index of commodity prices rose 7.4% year-to-date through th...

2024-05-06 09:35:00 ET Summary The IMF upgraded US growth forecasts for 2024 by +0.6% of GDP, and Chinese PMIs are back to expansion. There aren’t any bad EM stories right now, with almost all of the typical problem cases in EM making meaningful policy adjustments. The ...

2024-05-06 08:00:00 ET Summary The dollar is mostly a little softer today in thin market conditions, with Tokyo, Seoul, and London closed for holidays. Equities are off to a constructive start this week after the strong US rally before the weekend. Most markets in the region a...

2024-05-04 05:00:00 ET Summary The Japanese currency had weakened back to 157.94 by Wednesday, before a second round of intervention pushed the dollar/yen down to 153. The Nasdaq 100 traded up to 17,800 in Monday trading - then dropped 2.9% to Wednesday morning lows. Any pushb...

2024-04-30 06:45:00 ET Summary The manufacturing PMI came in broadly in line with our expectations, and new orders remaining in expansion is a positive sign for further industrial activity recovery. Employment was little changed but remained in contraction for the 14th consecutive...

2024-04-25 08:00:00 ET Summary As the Magnificent Seven falter, what could that mean for broader markets? As the rally in tech stocks run its course? Why the U.S. and Canada are on different paths when it comes to rates. ... Read the full article on Seeking...

2024-04-24 14:55:00 ET Summary Consumption continued to drive growth in the first quarter. We expect a continuation of broad growth, particularly in the United States. All in, we believe developed markets should continue to grow by 2%-plus on a sustainable basis. ... ...

2024-04-24 13:54:04 ET Summary News flow has begun to turn positive for Chinese stocks. Policy support could gain further momentum from here. Franklin-managed FLCH continues to stand out as an ultra-low-cost China play. The success of corporate governance reforms in ...

2024-04-24 12:30:00 ET Summary Last week brought hawkish remarks from a cast of Federal Open Market Committee members. I still believe a US rate cut in June and a total of three cuts for the year are very real possibilities, but markets need to see more data. Prices for West T...

2024-04-22 15:30:00 ET Summary The global economy is now back on a growth trajectory, but there is a potential fiscal crisis to watch for in 2025. US Treasury Credit Default Swaps Show Elevated Deficit Concerns. Global growth should make you rethink your commodity allocation a...