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Macro moments

Franklin Templeton Institute 1 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

Every month, global investment strategist Michael Browne sits down with investment specialists from across Franklin Templeton to make sense of the macro stories moving markets. From emerging markets and central banks to geopolitics, AI and global growth, 'Macro moments' blends expert debate, market insight and real-world investment perspectives to help investors navigate an increasingly complex world. Clear, timely and globally informed — designed for investors who want to look beyond the headlines.

Episodes

Burnham, bonds and Britain's fiscal test: what the new government means for UK markets
Burnham, bonds and Britain's fiscal test: what the new government means for UK markets Jul 21, 2026 00:21:17 Andy Burnham is the UK's new Prime Minister. What does that mean for markets and investment?The UK has entered a new political era, but the questions facing investors remain the same. Can the new government deliver stronger growth while maintaining fiscal discipline? Will policy shift in a way that changes the outlook for inflation, interest rates and UK assets?In this special episode of Macro Mom
BONUS Q&A: Stuart Kirk debates pensions, US inflation and active vs passive investing
BONUS Q&A: Stuart Kirk debates pensions, US inflation and active vs passive investing Jul 14, 2026 00:17:19 In this bonus episode of Macro moments, recorded straight after the main conversation, Stuart Kirk, author of the Financial Times' Skin in the Game column, Michael Browne (Franklin Templeton Institute) and Oliver Wallin (Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions) tackle the remaining investor questions. They explore whether a £1 million pension is enough for retirement, why investors may not nee
Will Stuart Kirk reach £1m? AI, market bubbles and portfolio positioning
Will Stuart Kirk reach £1m? AI, market bubbles and portfolio positioning Jul 13, 2026 00:59:46 In this episode of Macro moments, Oliver Wallin, Solutions Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton, applies an institutional portfolio construction framework to the personal pension portfolio of Stuart Kirk; author of the Financial Times’ Skin in the Game column. Using the same analytical lens employed for institutional portfolios, the discussion evaluates asset allocation, regional exposures, por
Emerging Markets in a World on Edge: The Risks VS Rewards in a Turbulent Global Economy
Emerging Markets in a World on Edge: The Risks VS Rewards in a Turbulent Global Economy Jun 1, 2026 00:48:17 Emerging Markets in Focus: Geopolitics, AI Growth & Investment OpportunitiesFor the debut of Macro Moments monthly webinar series, Global Investment Strategist Michael Browne hosts a discussion with a distinguished panel from Franklin Templeton. He is joined by Oliver Wallin, Solutions Portfolio Manager; Elias Elias, CFA, Client Portfolio Manager; and Marcus Weyerer, CFA, Senior ETF Investment

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