Anatomy of a Recession Update: Economy’s health holds steady
Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton
Release Date: 08/09/2024
Anatomy of a Recession Update: Robust earnings good for labor market
Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton
Jeff Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, discusses the latest US economic outlook and provides insights on the Recession Risk Dashboard. Despite a federal government shutdown delaying official data releases, Jeff shares the alternative indicators he's using and why he thinks they point to continued economic resilience, strong corporate earnings, and a resilient consumer.
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Anatomy of a Recession Update: Bubble or Boom?
Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton
Jeff Schulze from ClearBridge Investments discusses the potential for Fed interest-rate cuts and why he's leaning a bit hawkish. He also compares today's market dynamics to the late 1990s tech boom and shares his thoughts on the Magnificent Seven and global equity performance.
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Colossal Tech: How AI capex is shaping the economy
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Franklin Equity Group's Matt Moberg joins us to discuss the economic impact of innovation and artificial intelligence. He provides insights on how historical context can inform investment strategy, reviews innovation beyond technology, and emphasizes the significance of AI-related capital expenditures as a transformative force in the global economy.
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Anatomy of a Recession Update: Three Fed rate cuts likely by year’s end
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Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments shares his take on the August payroll figures and reviews the Recession Risk Dashboard which is currently holding with an overall green signal. He also covers why he thinks we may see three interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year.
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Markets, myths and milestones—30 years in muni bonds
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Ben Barber of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income shares his views on the significant changes within the municipal bond market over the last 30 years. He also covers some misconceptions about the muni environment, new investment vehicles, and potential areas of opportunity for investors.
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Anatomy of a Recession Update: What is the labor market signaling?
Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton
ClearBridge Investments' Jeff Schulze provide his insights on the US labor market—reviewing the latest job report and past payroll revision figures. And, he covers why his views about potential Fed rate cuts in 2025 have shifted.
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Anatomy of a Recession Update: Soft patch ahead?
Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton
We hear from Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments on the chances of a recession, why investors may need to recalibrate their views on what a normal level of job growth is in the United States, and he reviews what's happening on the tariffs and trade front.
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Are investors underestimating AI?
Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton
Jonathan Curtis, portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Equity Group, joins us to discuss the next potential breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), areas that are likely to see growth in the space, and why he believes that AI efficiency gains are not accurately captured in market valuations at this time.
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Anatomy of a Recession Update: Tariffs still in play
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ClearBridge Investments’ Jeff Schulze reviews the two indicator upgrades on the Recession Risk Dashboard and shares his views on tariffs, US Treasuries, and why equity markets may see some choppiness over the next few months.
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Global Investment Management Survey: Outlook on recession and more
Talking Markets with Franklin Templeton
Chris Galipeau, Senior Market Strategist from the Franklin Templeton Institute, shares some key takeaways from the Global Investment Management Survey and provides thoughts on the US equity market, consumer spending, and the potential for recession.
info_outlineJeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments joins us to give an update on the Recession Risk Dashboard and shares which indicators to keep an eye on for next month. He also provides his perspective on the recent selloffs in the equity market and the potential for some choppiness leading up to the US election.