Top 10 Private Market Trends for 2026 and Beyond

Given the shift in the Federal Reserve’s policy stance, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income believes now may be an attractive time to step back into the market and put money parked in cash to work.

Franklin Templeton’s Industry Advisory Services conducts annual surveys and interviews with industry leaders. In this paper, we explore the evolving landscape of workplace and retirement planning, highlighting the need for a more client-centric approach that incorporates personalization, innovative investment options, and integrated advice to better serve individuals’ diverse needs and goals to further the future of the industry.

Markets experienced political uncertainty in October, including the US government shutdown, France’s budget impasse and Japan’s change in leadership, even as clarity emerged on some tariff-related questions. The Templeton Global Macro team discusses investment implications and an updated outlook.