Market Volatility Resources

Market volatility can be nerve-racking, even for the most seasoned investors. Here you’ll find market insights from Franklin Templeton investment professionals along with educational resources to help you put volatility in perspective and keep your investments on track.

Latest Insights

Full Economic Implications of Coronavirus Largely Unknown

The impacts of coronavirus could be more detrimental—and last longer—than many observers previously thought. Learn more.

US Market Volatility and Sleepless Summertime Nights

The summer of 2019 has given equity investors a lot of things to worry about. Yet, Franklin Equity Group’s Grant Bowers says the health of the US equity bull market shouldn’t be one of them—at least not now. Learn more.

On My Mind: Yield Curve Hysteria

Sonal Desai, our Fixed Income CIO, suggests the yield curve is telling us nothing about what lies ahead for the real economy. Learn more.

Trade Tensions Flare: Where Do We Go From Here?

Market volatility has been on the rise as US-China trade tensions continue to flare and recent central bank activity has created more questions than answers. Here are our latest thoughts on where the global economy is headed and how investors should think about risk today. Learn more.

Market Resilience: Strength in Numbers

Our CIOs see favorable fundamentals and a return to normal volatility ahead. Learn more.

What We Think is Causing Recent Equity Market Volatility

While the ups and downs of volatility can be unsettling, it can also create opportunities for long-term investors. Stephen Dover, our head of Equities, breaks down the root causes of the recent market turmoil. Learn more.

Market Volatility: The Factors, Risks, and Opportunities [Podcast]

Wylie Tollette, head of Client Investment Solutions, Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Solutions, discusses the factors, risks and opportunities surrounding recent volatile market conditions. Listen now.

More Resources

5 Strategies for Dealing with Market Volatility

It’s important to keep perspective when markets get choppy. Here are five strategies to consider when volatility strikes. Learn more.

An Investor’s Guide to Loss Aversion [Video]

During the last two market pull-backs investors panicked and pulled their money out of the market to avoid more losses. But, what investors may not realize is that this perceived security likely comes at a cost. Watch now.