Inflation
Read, listen and learn about the impacts of inflation as it hits the highest levels seen in a generation
Charted territory: Inflation playbook
Higher inflation remains at the epicenter of today’s economic and policy uncertainty. In financial markets, the diversification of the traditional 60/40 portfolio is facing significant challenges. So, what can investors do amid this new backdrop?
Our inflation playbook breaks down the key indicators we’re watching to help investors navigate these challenges and explore potential solutions. Access the playbook to watch interactive videos featuring commentary from Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame.
Insights from our experts
As we continue to navigate this dominant feature in the post-pandemic recovery, our alternative investments experts are here with the latest updates and insights to provide a one-stop shop for inflation resources.
Research report | 15 minute read
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s 10 for ‘23
2023 will see easing inflation but rising risk of a recession. Read our watchlist for 10 big ideas on the economy, the Fed and markets.
Research report | 15 minute read
Macro matters: Inflation Groundhog Day
Another CPI report, another upside surprise. We dig into the inflation data, the recent pattern around market reactions, and why the present environment could extend well into 2023.
Research report | 8 minute read
Perspectives on prices, policy and profits
Hear from Investment Research Director Andrew Korz as he outlines three key tenets for investors in this challenging environment.
Inflation playbooks
Playbook | 15 minute read
Charted Territory: Strong Dollar Playbook
The dollar has surged to multi-decade highs, complicating an already-challenged investing and policy landscape.
Playbook | 15 minute read
Charted territory: Deglobalization Playbook
The cumulative effects of a worldwide pandemic, supply chain issues and geopolitical instability are helping to drive a seminal shift away from globalization.
Playbook | 15 minute read
Charted territory: Playbook for converging correlations
If it feels like your whole portfolio has moved in one direction this year, you’re not alone. Now, more than ever, investors need uncorrelated sources of return.
FireSide podcast episodes
Podcast | 23 minute listen
Q4 Corporate credit outlook: At a crossroads
With the market environment at a critical juncture, we examine the potential outcomes for credit in the final months of the year.
Podcast | 25 minute listen
Q4 2022 Commercial real estate outlook: Recalibration in process
We examine the bright spots across the real estate market in a more challenging macro environment.
Podcast | 24 minute listen
The keys to the housing market
The research team tackles the hot topic of the housing market, the impacts of rising rates + where it could go from here.
We haven’t been here in a generation. If this feels different, it is because it is completely different.
Lara Rhame, Chief U.S. Economist, FS Investments
Charts
Chart of the week | 2 minute read
Hawkish Fed to remain a challenge in 2023?
Markets don’t seem to believe Fed policy makers. This week’s chart looks at why market-based Fed funds rate expectations could drive volatility.
Chart of the week | 2 minute read
Stock-bond correlation could remain elevated in 2023
As inflation moderates to a still-elevated level, this week chart looks at stock-bond correlations across different inflation environments.
Chart of the week | 2 minute read
Opportunity for alts as sentiment turns south?
This week’s chart looks at sustained bearish market sentiment, which recently hit a milestone. Contrarian indicator or more volatility ahead?
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