A Franklin Templeton study reveals that a diversified portfolio with 50% equity, 25% debt, and 25% gold has provided competitive returns with lower volatility over the past decade. Multi-asset funds, investing in equity, debt, and commodities, offer investors a way to achieve equity-like returns with greater consistency and reduced risk compared to pure equity funds.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.