FLMB News and Press, Franklin Templeton ETF Trust Liberty Municipal Bond From 10/17/23

2023-10-17 06:02:00 ET Summary Municipal bonds sold off considerably in September alongside vastly rising interest rates. Limited demand and a seasonal transition back to net positive supply weighed on the market. The reset in yields and valuations provides an attractive long-...

2023-10-13 09:20:00 ET Summary No September rate hike, but the Fed is concerned that stronger-than-expected economic growth may boost inflationary trends. Now through late October may be an attractive muni market entry point to be ahead of January reinvestment period. Demand t...

2023-10-12 12:01:00 ET Summary Tight monetary policy is slowing growth, but we see room to avoid a hard landing in the U.S. while Europe and China remain key risks on a global basis. In a higher-for-longer rate environment, shorter maturities offer opportunity, with potential for ...

2023-10-11 03:24:00 ET Summary Consumer spending has remained resilient to date; therefore, the timing of a recession has become unclear. Higher rates have made yield the beacon for bondholders and drawn stability-seeking investors toward investment-grade credit. Solid reserve...

2023-10-10 11:20:00 ET Summary After a downturn in 2022, the global green economy has returned to form in 2023. Green revenues for listed companies are on track to exceed US$5 trillion by 2025, with market capitalisation of the green economy approaching 10% of the equity market. ...

2023-10-03 14:57:25 ET Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Franklin Templeton ETF Trust - Franklin Liberty Municipal Bond ETF Dividend scorecard for Franklin Templeton ETF Trust - Franklin Liberty Municipal Bond ETF For further details see: Franklin Liberty Federa...

2023-10-03 00:19:00 ET Summary The change in muni yields followed the increases in Treasury yields during the quarter, with greater increases in the front end of the yield curve. The Federal Reserve raised the short-term fed funds band to 5.25–5.50% at its July meeting. ...

2023-09-27 12:30:00 ET Summary Muni impact bonds require clear goals and measurable results to attract investors and make a positive impact on communities. Active investor engagement is crucial in helping issuers determine their purpose and meet investors' ESG expectations. Sc...

2023-09-16 04:30:00 ET Summary New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority anticipates five consecutive years of balanced budgets. Adding extreme heat to FEMA’s major disasters list can help cities and states avoid credit rating downgrades. Credit ratin...

2023-09-16 03:40:00 ET Summary While recent headlines suggest municipal bonds are in danger of losing their federal tax exemption, we have seen this show before and believe the asset class will retain its tax-exempt status. Every so often, whispers grow louder in financial circles...