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MARCH 13, 2026

Quick Thoughts: Dire straits—Hormuz risk isn’t just an oil story

Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover explores the ripple effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

MARCH 12, 2026

Global Investment Management Survey

This bi-annual outlook survey is designed to give a view across our investment teams. The expectations for 2026 are based on survey results from investment professionals across all asset classes. We also provide our predictions on inflation, recession, asset class performance and more.

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MARCH 13, 2026

Quick Thoughts: Dire straits—Hormuz risk isn’t just an oil story

Franklin Templeton Institute’s Stephen Dover explores the ripple effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

MARCH 12, 2026

Global Investment Management Survey

This bi-annual outlook survey is designed to give a view across our investment teams. The expectations for 2026 are based on survey results from investment professionals across all asset classes. We also provide our predictions on inflation, recession, asset class performance and more.

MARCH 9, 2026

Alternative Allocations: The conflict in Iran—private markets implications

In the latest Alternative Allocations, Tony Davidow outlines the short-and long-term implications on private markets from the current Middle East conflict.