Tag: European Central Bank

Market Moves August 19, 2019

US Negative Interest Rates Would Be a Disaster, El-Erian Warns

Allianz economist notes decline of yields and worries they might crop up in America.

Market Moves July 24, 2019

Uh, Maybe Cutting Interest Rates Is Not a Good Idea

So says UBS’s chief, as the Fed, the ECB, and other central banks eye easing.

Market Moves February 8, 2019

ECB Won’t Hike Rates Until Late 2020, Deutsche Bank Says

Eurozone rates on hold for now, after central bank ends bond-buying program.

Newsmakers January 4, 2019

European Central Bank Projects Global Growth to Slow in 2019

Report says US-China trade tariffs are weighing down global economic activity.

Industry White Papers

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.

The Case for Greater China Exposure in Global Equity Portfolios Discover what makes China a compelling, stand-alone investment opportunity.

The China Position Gauging institutional investor confidence in their strategy for entering this growing market

Four strategies for investing in emerging markets Ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class.

Brexit Implementation Guide How should investors consider positioning their portfolios?