Talking Markets With Franklin Templeton Investments

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments discusses the US labor market, reviewing the April jobs report and sharing his thoughts on GDP growth for the year. He also provides an update on the Recession Risk Dashboard and the potential opportunities within US equities.

We speak with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments about the updates in the Recession Risk Dashboard and learn why he believes the odds of a potential recession have increased to 50%. And, he discusses the current position of the Federal Reserve, provides his base case on tariffs and covers how diversification is making a comeback.

Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments provides an update on the health of the US economy, explores the current dynamics of US equities, and reviews the potential effects of tariffs on markets. Plus, he'll break down the latest changes on the Recession Risk Dashboard following two indicator downgrades.

This month’s “Talking Markets” podcast offers perspective from ClearBridge Investments' Jeff Schulze on tariffs and the US equity complex. And, we review the two individual indicator upgrades that January brought on the Recession Risk Dashboard.

Chris Galipeau, Senior Market Strategist from the Franklin Templeton Institute, gives us some key takeaways from the Global Investment Management Survey and his thoughts on US equities.

After a period of no indicator upgrades within the Recession Risk Dashboard, there was quite a bit of movement in December. We speak with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments about these moves and more.  

In this special episode, ClearBridge Investments' colleagues, Jeff Schulze and Josh Jamner, discuss their base case for the US economy and equity markets in 2025.

With US elections now behind us, we sit down with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments to get his thoughts on the new political landscape, the potential for higher tariffs on imports and the implications for the US equity market.

We speak with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments about the health of the US consumer and equity market, and get an update on the Recession Risk Dashboard.

With the US presidential election approaching, we sit down with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments to get his thoughts on the four election outcomes and their potential impact on government spending, tax changes, trade policy and overall the US economy. 

Jeff 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.

We speak with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments about the dramatic improvement within the Recession Risk Dashboard, delving into the individual indicator changes. And, he shares his thoughts on when we may see a Fed rate cut and addresses concerns about US equity valuations.

Chris Galipeau, senior market strategist from the Franklin Templeton Institute joins us to share some key takeaways from the 2024 mid-year release of Franklin Templeton's Global Investment Management Survey.