Franklin Income Investors Insights

The first half of 2025 was marked by significant economic and market challenges. Franklin Income Investors CIO Ed Perks provides insights into the current state of the US economy and markets and discu...

US economic resilience should continue to serve as a favorable backdrop for investors in 2025, according to Ed Perks, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Income Investors. This article explores the i...

While the US economy proved more resilient and exceeded economists’ expectations, there are potential downside risks to future growth, according to Franklin Income Investors CIO Ed Perks.

Although the US economy remains resilient, labor market and inflation conditions continue to shift. Ed Perks, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Income Investors, provides perspectives on the curren...

Inflation is cooling but the journey to the Fed's target is tough. Meanwhile, the labor market has steadied, hinting at less aggressive Fed rate cuts. Insights on the market implications from Franklin...

Despite the US Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rates and the shifting dynamics of the equity and fixed income markets, Franklin Income Investors CIO Ed Perks believes conditions are favo...

The investment landscape continues to evolve as the Federal Reserve responds to economic data. Ed Perks, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Income Investors, explores the impact of these changes on ...

Our investment teams share where they see investment opportunities across asset classes in our latest Global Investment Outlook. Is an economic slowdown expected in 2024? Diverse views are presented o...