Franklin Templeton: investors bullish on equities and precious metals

A majority of 60% of global investors believe their country's stock market will be up in 2013, in a poll of 9,518 investors across 19 countries. Globally, stocks and precious metals were each selected by 21% of investors as the asset classes expected to perform best in 2013. In addition, 66% of investors now expect the best equity and fixed income opportunities will be found outside their home market this year, reflecting growing optimism for global investing. The survey also found that investors were optimistic about the growth of precious metals in 2013, an asset class that has g...