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By Robert Christian, Co-Head of Research and Investment Management, K2 Advisors; Brooks Ritchey, Co-Head of Investment Research and Management K2 Advisors Pricing dislocations in Europe, performance dispersion across the credit spectrum and shifts in the political landscape should likely ...

There are a few misconceptions about the global economic outlook that I want to set straight. Between historical realities, current trends, and leading indicators, there is a lot of room for confusion and outright misinformation. To make matters worse, the daily news flow and war of attention ...

I have seen this movie before. I love the stock market, but I do actually have other outside interests, including seeing movies. What better indoor winter activity than watching movies?! The Hollywood excitement continues this Sunday for the 92nd Academy Awards. My popcorn consumption has been...

Globally, central banks undertook monetary easing efforts in 2019 by the most since the 2008 financial crisis as shown in the chart below courtesy of the IMF. This enabled unsustainable deficits, debts, businesses and financial Ponzis to continue a while longer and made the global economy an...

By Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist Weekly Market Compass: Assessing the Brexit aftermath, the Iowa caucus, coronavirus fears, and economic data Last week was a momentous one for markets, with coronavirus fears gripping markets and creating a risk-off environment. St...

By Edward D. Perks, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions; Gene Podkaminer, CFA, Head of Multi-Asset Research Strategies, Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions The coronavirus outbreak that started in China could certainly be considered an unexpected m...

Originally published on January 28, 2020 By Alan Bartlett, President, Chief Investment Officer, Templeton Global Equity Group and Antonio (Tony) Docal, CFA, Director of Portfolio Management, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Templeton Global Equity Group Equities saw strong 2019 per...

Originally published January 28, 2020 By Manraj Sekhon, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity In addition to the tragic toll on human lives, the coronavirus outbreak in China brings potential economic and market implications for China and beyond. Fr...

By Tobias Adrian, Financial Counsellor and Director of the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department; Fabio Natalucci, Deputy Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department While we have seen some recent volatility, many risky asset markets around the world had a spectacular y...