FLMB News and Press, Franklin Templeton ETF Trust Liberty Municipal Bond From 12/07/23

2023-12-07 02:53:00 ET Summary Climate change and a rapidly growing population are putting increasing pressure on ecosystem services. The more financially robust the issuer, the greater the probability of a bond being repaid. An expanding market means greater potential diversi...

2023-12-06 12:15:00 ET Summary We are likely at the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle, but don’t anticipate rate cuts until the second half of 2024. The shape of the yield curve and the trajectory of growth will be key drivers of returns. Investors piled into cash in 202...

2023-12-06 10:07:00 ET Summary Is now the time to invest in fixed income? That’s one of the biggest questions we get from clients today. The Federal Reserve’s prior rate hikes are working through the economy, as there are signs of softening in recent inflation, econo...

2023-12-06 07:10:00 ET Summary Insurance is making national headlines in 2023 as major providers retreat from writing new policies in large parts of the country and renewal premium prices skyrocket. Elevated asset valuations, escalating rebuilding costs, and larger and more freque...

2023-12-02 10:00:00 ET Summary Investors must understand the physical risks of natural hazards to assess their financial implications. The collaboration between AB and the Columbia Climate School aims to better understand physical risks at the local level. The Natural Hazards ...

2023-11-28 04:47:00 ET Summary Total active ETF net inflows are over $100 billion for 2023 and have accounted for approximately 30% of all ETF inflows. Not even 1% of flows of equity inflows went to dividend strategies. From a performance perspective, there were certainly some...

2023-11-24 07:35:15 ET Summary Munis have become more attractive as an investment opportunity due to weaker inflation readings and expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2024. Munis continue to be my preferred area of choice for fixed-income. And there is a path for them to move higher...

2023-11-22 05:33:00 ET Summary Deal activity involving sustainable companies dropped 15% to touch a three-year low of $111bn. By number of deals, China led the market for sustainable M&A activity, taking an 18% market share. The market for equity issuance remains moribund, wit...

2023-11-20 20:10:00 ET Summary The tax-free municipal bond market has staged one of the best comebacks since Lazarus over the past month. We have seen a dramatic improvement in the market, with bond yields dropping substantially across the entire curve. The backdrop of higher ...

2023-11-14 06:00:00 ET Summary Municipals posted their third consecutive month of negative total returns amid rising interest rates. A seasonal swell in issuance was well absorbed as investors coveted high, absolute yields. It is likely prudent to begin positioning ahead of an...