April Review: Markets Advance Through Global Volatility

Published on May 2, 2026

April showed us just how sensitive markets can be to a small number of powerful forces: energy prices, inflation and geopolitical risk. The conflict in the Middle East dominated headlines, with a ceasefire helping to steady markets even as energy prices remained elevated.

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Resilience Through Volatility

May 2, 2026
Although sentiment remains sensitive to headlines around the Strait of Hormuz and energy markets, Franklin Templeton’s Emerging Markets Debt team sees an asset class that has shown it can absorb shocks, even as renewed geopolitical flare-ups or a broader risk-off episode could still test markets.

When Is The Best Time To Buy Or Sell A Stock (Part 1)

May 3, 2026
In this video, Chuck Carnevale explains one of the most common investor questions: when is the right time to buy or sell a stock? While there’s no perfect answer, he emphasizes that there is a smart, disciplined approach, centered on valuation.