Investment Tips

Inflation might sound like another bombastic word from the financial industry, but it is simple to understand as much as it is complicated. Inflation is a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.

What’s ahead for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) globally in 2022? Jason Xavier, Franklin Templeton’s Head of EMEA ETFs Capital Markets, opines on trends he sees taking shape—including the areas of growth.

As 2022 approaches, we look forward to having a better global situation, and look back and realise that we made it through another year despite all its up and downs. It was a whole year living through a pandemic, however, with caution and constant checks we made it through.

The pandemic brought about huge changes to our lifestyle, to our plans and to our financial health. Everyone had to adapt to new changes, some more than others.

With a new Prime Minister taking the helm in Japan, what does the future hold? Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions’ research team take a look at both local and global trends influencing Japan—and why investors should pay more attention to the country.

Whether you’re new to the market or not, there’s a lot to learn from Berkshire Hathaway’s leader.

Here’s the recipe that one of the greatest investors uses to pick stocks. Of course, what’s simple in theory can be less so in execution.

Energy prices have surged to multi-year highs amid the global economic recovery from COVID-19, contributing to larger-than-anticipated jumps in measures of headline inflation. While some policymakers had suggested inflationary forces would prove “transitory,” today many are questioning that thesis.