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Anatomy of a Recession Update: What's different about this cycle?
April 10, 2024 19:50 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBJeff Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, joins us to discuss the updated ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard, which has seen some progress underneath the surface despite not having any indicator changes. And, he shares his views on US equities and the impact of the Magnificent Seven.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: Soft landing chances rise
March 07, 2024 16:20 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBIn the latest release of the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard, we’ve seen that a particular indicator upgrade was enough to change the overall dashboard—going from red recession to yellow caution—the first time that it’s been yellow since August of 2022. We speak with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments about this change and his current base case for the US economy.
Anatomy of a Recession update: Changes in our dashboard
February 09, 2024 15:50 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBThe latest January release of the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard shows another indicator move from red to yellow. Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments shares his insights on what this could mean for the recession outlook in the US and the overall state of the economy.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: New Year, New Dynamic
January 11, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAs 2024 kicks off, we sit down with ClearBridge Investment's Jeff Schulze for an update on the Recession Risk Dashboard that has recently seen some indicator moves from red to yellow, and learn whether recent US economic and labor data has impacted his views on the likelihood of a soft landing.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: The Fed’s Next Moves, Anticipating ‘24
December 07, 2023 20:10 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBA review of recent US inflation data, the Recession Risk Dashboard, and thoughts on if we've reached the peak in the fed funds rate. Join us for this conversation with Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: How Long Will Consumers Keep Spending?
November 10, 2023 16:08 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWe speak with ClearBridge Investments’ Jeff Schulze about a topic on many investor's minds: the 10-year US Treasury yield and the path of monetary policy. He also shares his views on the latest US retail sales data and whether the consumer resilience will last into 2024.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: Threats to a Soft Landing
October 12, 2023 15:30 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBWith lots of chatter in the US around the potential for a soft landing, we speak with Jeff Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, about his thoughts on the matter and the overall state of the US economy.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: What Is a Recession, Exactly?
September 14, 2023 15:51 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBHear from Jeff Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, about the state of the US economy. Get his perspective on the Federal Reserve’s next potential moves.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: Cracks in the Foundation
August 10, 2023 15:58 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBGet perspective on the most recent US economic data, the investor’s view, and how reviewing previous recessionary periods may help us today, in this conversation with Jeff Schulze, Head of Economic and Market Research at ClearBridge Investments.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: Gradually, Then Suddenly
July 14, 2023 18:47 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode, we speak with Jeff Schulze, head of economic and market research at ClearBridge Investments about the Federal Reserve, rolling sector recessions, artificial intelligence, and receive the latest update on the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: US Labor Market Cracks Emerging?
June 08, 2023 19:57 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this conversation with Jeff Schulze, head of economic and market research at ClearBridge Investments, we focus on the US employment market and consumption, receive an update on the ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard, and discuss the on-again, off-again, soft-landing narrative.
Anatomy of a Recession Update: The Dominoes Are Falling
May 09, 2023 19:10 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBJeff Schulze, head of economic and market research at ClearBridge Investments, provides us with an update on the Recession Risk Dashboard, a current view of those lagged effects, and perspective on Q1 earnings. In addition: the debt ceiling and perspective on the outcome of the FOMC meeting.
Anatomy of a Recession: The Lagged Effects of Rate Hikes Have Started
April 13, 2023 16:44 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBA review of the US economy with Jeff Schulze, investment strategist at ClearBridge Investments, focusing on the most anticipated recession in history. Is it here? What signs are beginning to appear? And how deep will it be?
Anatomy of a Recession: Economic Reacceleration in Perspective
March 09, 2023 16:22 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBA review of the US economy with focus on inflation, and whether a recession is likely this year with Jeff Schulze, investment strategist at ClearBridge Investments.
Anatomy of a Recession: The Fed’s Job Problem
February 09, 2023 21:04 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBA review of the United States economy with focus on the Federal Reserve, labor, and housing with Jeff Schulze, investment strategist at ClearBridge Investments.
US Financial Services Policies Shift to Rules, Regulations, and Executive Actions
January 17, 2023 21:26 - 21 minutes - 30 MBDrew Carrington, Head of Institutional DC at Franklin Templeton, discusses the implications of the 2022 US midterm elections for investors with Dean Sackett from Polaris Capital and Dan Murphy and Andy Lewin from the BGR Group.
Anatomy of a Recession: The Long View for a New Year
January 12, 2023 16:09 - 22 minutes - 31 MBWe meet with regular guest, Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments, to discuss the US economy—focusing on inflation, the US labor market, and the Federal Reserve.
Anatomy of a Recession: Interpreting Mixed Economic Signals
December 09, 2022 16:28 - 17 minutes - 40 MBA look at the United States economy with a focus on labor, home sales and corporate profits with Jeff Schulze, investment strategist at ClearBridge Investments.
Anatomy of a Recession: Remain Patient Amid Market Gyrations
November 15, 2022 18:41 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBWe discuss with ClearBridge Investments’ Jeff Schulze, the potential economic and market impacts of the US midterm elections, get perspective on the Fed action against inflation, and review the current ClearBridge Recession Risk Dashboard.
Anatomy of a Recession: Focusing on the Fed
October 13, 2022 19:58 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBWe speak with Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments and architect of their Anatomy of a Recession program, about how the Federal Reserve’s latest moves are impacting the odds of a recession in the US. Plus, what it would take for the Fed to reverse course and make a dovish pivot. And, how much is a recession already baked into the markets?
Investing in Innovation: Impacts of Market Volatility and Shocks
August 26, 2022 16:05 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBFranklin Equity Group’s Renee Anderson and Matt Moberg cover investing in innovation during market volatility. We hear how business fundamentals and valuations look right now. Plus, from electric vehicles and renewable energy, to the metaverse, blockchain and more—a breakdown of which innovation themes have the most upside and challenges.
Increasing Yields: Strategy Shifts for Income Investors
August 04, 2022 15:17 - 18 minutes - 17 MBRapidly changing economic and market conditions could lead to a shift in strategy for income investors. Ed Perks, chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, breaks down the macro environment and shares the fixed income sectors he believes are now attractive, in this conversation with our Josh Greco.
Anatomy of a Recession: Deteriorating Economic Conditions with Continuing Bear Market
July 13, 2022 20:24 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBHow deteriorating economic conditions make a US recession more likely. Plus, is a so-called soft-landing still even possible? And, a look at data from previous bear markets for clues on how long this one may last, and whether the S&P 500 has already hit bottom. Talking about it all is Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments and architect of their Anatomy of a Recession program.
Looking Beneath the Surface of Monetary Policy Tightening
June 23, 2022 19:50 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBThought leaders from Franklin Templeton and our Specialist Investment Managers discuss how the largest Fed hike in nearly three decades, along with the possibility of subsequent significant hikes, could impact US markets and the economy. Plus, which developed and emerging markets face the most challenging economic and investing environments. And, why history shows investors worried about inflation should consider small cap companies.
Making the Case for Municipal Bonds Despite Recent Volatility
June 07, 2022 17:24 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBWhile inflation and rising interest rates are putting pressure on the municipal bond market, the environment for investors seeking income and other benefits from munis may be setting up well for the second half of the year and beyond. Talking about it all is Ben Barber, Director of Municipal Bonds with Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, and Josh Greco of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions.
Making Sense of the Recent Market Selloffs
May 16, 2022 21:11 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBPutting the selloff in equity markets in perspective. Why the pendulum has shifted so strongly negative, and is there any bottom in sight? Plus, where investors looking for diversification could go, beyond equities and fixed income. And, a cautionary tale about cryptocurrencies. Talking about it all is our Wylie Tollette and Stephen Dover.
Anatomy of a Recession: Why a US Recession is Unlikely Near Term
April 21, 2022 19:28 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBJeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments and architect of ClearBridge’s Anatomy of a Recession program, provides his views on why growing fears of a US recession may be overblown, at least near-term.
Uncertainty Leads to Caution: Adjusting Investment Strategies While Taking Down Risk
April 12, 2022 19:31 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBWith uncertainty mounting on many fronts globally, we hear how investment strategies are changing with a focus on taking risk down, while still identifying investment opportunities. Our Head of the Franklin Templeton Institute, Stephen Dover, talks about it all with Gene Podkaminer, Head of Research for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, Francis Scotland, Director of Global Macro Research for Brandywine Global, and Michael Hasenstab, Chief Investment officer of Templeton Global Macro.
Are Central Banks Too Late to Tackle Inflation?
March 31, 2022 16:38 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBCan the Fed play catch-up and reverse rising inflation in the United States? Or, could growth actually slow on its own, so less action is needed? Plus, an inversion in the US Treasury yield curve usually is a recession warning, but hear why that may not be the case, at least for this year. Sonal Desai, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, and John Bellows, a Portfolio Manager at Western Asset, join the head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover...
Oil’s Wild Ride: Have Prices Peaked?
March 16, 2022 20:21 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBThe wild ride up and back down for oil prices. Have oil prices peaked, along with gasoline? Or, will we see further rises in oil and prices at the pump? Plus, what’s being done to ramp up oil production globally. And, how many different grades of oil around the world make the situation even more challenging. Stephen Dover, Head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, talks about it all with Franklin Equity Group’s Frederick Fromm.
Global Economic and Market Impacts of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
March 03, 2022 16:55 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBRussia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a humanitarian crisis and new geopolitical concerns, while also affecting global economies and capital markets around the world. Talking about it all with our Stephen Dover is Kim Catechis from the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute; Andreas Billmeier, European Economist with Western Asset, Scott Glasser, Chief investment Officer at ClearBridge Investments; and Michael Hasenstab, Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Macro.
Fixed Income - What the Curve is Saying
February 22, 2022 16:23 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBWith higher rates appearing inevitable, fixed income investors must weigh a range of maturities, sectors and credit quality along the yield curve, including low duration strategies less exposed to rate hikes. Plus, how inflation and policy decisions fit into the equation. And, where there could be opportunity at the shorter end of the yield curve. Our Stephen Dover joins Walter Kilcullen of Western Asset Management and Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s Reema Agarwal to talk about it all.
Market Volatility: Will it Last?
February 02, 2022 21:04 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBVolatility dominated equity and fixed income markets to start 2022. What’s behind it and how long will it last? Plus, a look at investment opportunities that could arise in this environment. Putting it all in perspective with our Stephen Dover is Mark Lindbloom of Western Asset and Scott Glasser of ClearBridge Investments.
Inflation: A Passing Phase or Major Threat
January 27, 2022 16:26 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBSonal Desai, Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, and John Bellows, Portfolio Manager, Western Asset join the Head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover to debate whether inflation is a passing phase or a longer-term threat. Plus, how inflation outlooks could lead to opportunities for fixed income investors.
Anatomy of a Recession: Changing Conditions but US Economy Remains Strong
January 13, 2022 18:43 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBJeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments, provides his latest look at the health of the US economy. We hear about the number one factor driving consumer sentiment down to recessionary levels, three reasons why inflation may not last long term, and what may lie ahead after the Federal Reserve begins to taper and raise interest rates.
Anatomy of a Recession: Changing Conditions but US Economy Remains Strong
January 13, 2022 18:43 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBJeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments, provides his latest look at the health of the US economy. We hear about the number one factor driving consumer sentiment down to recessionary levels, three reasons why inflation may not last long term, and what may lie ahead after the Federal Reserve begins to taper and raise interest rates.
A Tale of Two Real Estate Markets: US and China
January 04, 2022 17:12 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBTracy Chen, Portfolio Manager with Brandywine Global, and Tim Wang, Head of Investment Research for Clarion Partners, join Head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover, to take a closer look at how the pandemic has had a major impact on real estate markets, and what it could mean for real estate investors in the US and China.
Positioning for 2022: Tracking Inflation, Rates, Growth & Valuations
December 16, 2021 17:10 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBEd Perks, CIO of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions and Gene Podkaminer, Head of Research for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, discuss with Stephen Dover, head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, cross-asset class allocation views and implementation ideas for 2022, considering growth, inflation, rates, and valuation.
Growth or Value: Which Stocks Have the Upper Hand?
November 30, 2021 17:09 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWith changing market conditions, does growth or value have the upper hand, and how does investing in innovation fit into the debate? Plus, we highlight what’s behind the resurgence in small cap stocks. Talking to our Stephen Dover about it all is Matt Moberg, a Portfolio Manager with Franklin Equity Group, Sam Peters, a Portfolio Manager with ClearBridge Investments and Steve Lipper, Senior Investment Strategist and President of Royce Fund Services.
High Time for High Yield?
November 18, 2021 16:41 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBBill Zox and John McClain, portfolio managers with Brandywine Global, join Amer Hasan to discuss how current market and economic conditions could benefit high yield investors, the opportunities and risks right now, and why the asset class is often overlooked or misunderstood.
Macro Perspectives: Mounting Variables Globally
November 04, 2021 16:18 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBTempleton Global Macro CIO Michael Hasenstab and Director of Global Macro Research for Brandywine, Francis Scotland, speak with our Stephen Dover about the direction of China, variables that could determine whether labor and inflation concerns will last more long-term, what may be driving energy prices up, beyond just supply and demand, and views on the dollar vs other currencies around the world.
Global Macro Views: Mounting Economic and Investment Variables
November 04, 2021 16:18 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBTempleton Global Macro CIO Michael Hasenstab and Director of Global Macro Research for Brandywine, Francis Scotland, speak with our Stephen Dover about the direction of China, variables that could determine whether labor and inflation concerns will last more long-term, what may be driving energy prices up, beyond just supply and demand, and views on the dollar vs other currencies around the world.
Debating the Next Moves for Inflation, Growth and Rates
October 26, 2021 19:40 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBSonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income; John Bellows, PM, Western Asset; and Gene Podkaminer, Head of Research, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, join the head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover to debate the next moves for inflation, growth and rates, and the challenge of positioning portfolios for a variety of outcomes.
Anatomy of A Recession: Looking Ahead To 2022
October 19, 2021 14:57 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHear from Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments about the Federal Reserve’s timetable for tightening, slow growth, the COVID-19 Delta variant, and the resilience of the US consumer. He explains how all of these variants are factored into determining the risk of recession along with the investment implications.
Anatomy of A Recession: Looking Ahead To 2022
October 19, 2021 14:57 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHear from Jeff Schulze, Investment Strategist at ClearBridge Investments about the Federal Reserve’s timetable for tightening, slow growth, the COVID-19 Delta variant, and the resilience of the US consumer. He explains how all of these variants are factored into determining the risk of recession along with the investment implications.
Potential Longer-Term Effects of Current Economic & Investment Challenges
October 12, 2021 20:05 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBFranklin Templeton’s Sonal Desai, Martin Currie’s Alastair Reynolds, and ClearBridge’s Pawel Wroblewski join our Kim Catechis to assess the possible investment impacts of major global challenges, including the ongoing pandemic, growing income inequality and climate change.
Undiversified: The Big Gender Short in Investment Management
September 30, 2021 13:38 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBKatrina Dudley, Portfolio Manager with Franklin Mutual Series and author of the book “Undiversified – The Big Gender Short in Investment Management,” joins Franklin Templeton Chief Market Strategist Stephen Dover to talk about why so many investment teams are lacking gender diversity and what has to happen to close the gender gap in investment, finance and many other careers.
Trends Driving Advisors to Future-Proof Their Business
September 23, 2021 16:11 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBOur Stephen Dover, Yaqub Ahmed and Adam Petryk welcome Advisor Engine’s Chief Operating Officer, Craig Ramsey, to discuss three major trends leading to big changes for wealth management businesses. Plus, how financial advisors can use data and technology to create personalized, goals-based solutions, while also being efficient with their time and having more impactful relationships with their clients.
Renewed Attention on European Equities Amidst Recovery
August 17, 2021 13:52 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBFranklin Mutual Series’ Katrina Dudley and Manda Hormozi discuss why Europe may be primed for strong economic growth sooner rather than later, and the types of companies that are getting the attention of some investment managers right now.
Economic Recovery and the Inflation Debate in Emerging Markets
July 29, 2021 17:32 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOur Stephen Dover speaks with Martin Currie’s Alastair Reynolds and Franklin Templeton’s Andrew Ness on why emerging markets are likely to remain resilient, despite near-term challenges resulting from the COVID-19 Delta variant. Plus, where the biggest growth opportunities may be in China despite the government’s recent actions, and thoughts on the inflation debate within emerging markets.