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Interest Rate Environment

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC · 2026-11-09 · Importance 9 · Surprise 6

During fiscal year 2026, Franklin Templeton described elevated inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty alongside resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings, and continued AI-driven investment. U.S. and global equity markets generated positive returns, while global bond markets declined. The filing does not quantify a direct financial impact of interest rates or inflation on the Company.