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02/03/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
There is a clear 'push and pull' in markets at the moment between better-than-expected macro reports, unprecedented levels of stimulus, and a potential end to COVID-19 lockdowns vs. stretched valuations and concerns of the impact of interest-rate increases.
Market Updates
23/02/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
Governments across Europe are trying to keep a lid on reopening optimism for now. The extent of the second wave of COVID-19, especially in the UK, Belgium, Italy, Austria and most of Eastern Europe, serves as a reminder of how this virus can spread if governments fail to strike the correct balance between managing social interaction and enabling economies to function.
Market Updates
16/02/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
The United Kingdom remains far ahead of its European counterparts in terms of vaccination progress, which helped sentiment. It is also encouraging to see new COVID-19 cases fall sharply in the United States, and the vaccination programme continues to make good progress with over 1 million people there being vaccinated per day.
Market Updates
09/02/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
Global equities were stronger across the board last week. Improving sentiment around vaccination programmes, together with the positive developments in Italian politics, were the focus in Europe, while in the United States, stimulus hopes boosted markets.
Market Updates
02/02/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
Last week was certainly an interesting one for markets as the GameStop/Reddit/Melvin saga dominated headlines and let to volatility and deleveraging. It was also a big week for corporate earnings, with a number of US heavyweights reporting.
Market Updates
26/01/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
COVID-19 and the economic impact of prolonged lockdowns continues to be a driver for Europe's markets. However, many market observers remain positive on economic outlook, particularly in the United States.
Market Updates
19/01/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
The proposed US$1.9 trillion fiscal package announced by President-elect Joe Biden was the key focus for the United States, whilst in Europe, politics and the continuing fight against COVID-19 held investor attention.
Market Updates
12/01/2021
Notes from the Trading Desk - Franklin Templeton
Events in the United States have dominated the headlines, with the 'blue wave' Democratic Party Senate win putting a focus on a further fiscal COVID-19 relief.
Investment Tips
31/12/2020
Franklin Templeton Thoughts: Brexit Deal Finally Struck as 2020 Comes to a Close
The United Kingdom and European Union finally put Brexit to bed, striking a deal in the final days of 2020. While the deal may not be perfect for either side, David Zahn, Franklin Templeton's Head of European Fixed Income, says the markets welcomed the removal of uncertainty.
Investment Tips
31/12/2020
Franklin Templeton Thoughts: ESG Will Define the Post-COVID Era
'As we flip the calendar to 2021, we are getting closer to a point at which the economic shocks of the year become prologue for the economic stories ahead.' - Michael Hasenstab, Executive Vice President, Templeton Global Macro.
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