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
Q2 2023 Economic outlook: Tipping point
Economic data remains strong, but consumer and business sentiment look increasingly shaky. Are we at a tipping point?
Research report | 15 minute read
Q2 2023 Commercial real estate outlook: A dense fog
The correction in U.S. commercial real estate continues, with ultra-low interest rates and abundant liquidity coming to an abrupt end. The market now must come to grips with a world in which capital is more expensive.
Research report | 15 minute read
Q2 2023 Corporate credit outlook: Déjà vu?
Macro sentiment around the path of interest rates, preference for risk-taking and the general economic outlook has had a remarkably similar impact on corporate credit in 2023 as it did in 1H 2022.
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 | 47 minute listen
Market Madness 2023
Sit courtside as the Investment Research team evaluates their top picks for the most impactful market event of Q2.
Podcast | 33 minute listen
Head to Head: A conversation with Top Advisor, Cheryl Young
Co-Heads of Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson share their conversation with Cheryl Young, Private Advisor at Rockefeller Global Family Office.
Podcast | 44 minute listen
The 3D Report: Q4 2022 recap—We won’t get fooled again
Ryan Caldwell and Lara Rhame reflect on the events of 2022, and how they’ll continue to impact the financial markets in the new year.
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
As rates reverse, a growth renaissance?
As rates plunged in March, growth stocks spiked. This week’s chart looks at the ever-shifting changing growth-value dynamics in recent years.
Chart of the week | 2 minute read
Treasury volatility hits 2008 levels amid macro pressures
Expected Treasury volatility spiked over the past week. This week’s chart looks at the MOVE Index, which rose to its highest point since 2008.
Chart of the week | 2 minute read
An income-centric market as CRE price growth falters?
Rising cap rates have challenged the economics for CRE property owners. But CRE debt has become increasingly attractive, as this week’s chart shows.
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