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Q2 2024 3D Report: Prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good
Ask an investor how they’re feeling and they’re likely to echo the wary positivity of Larry David’s famous line on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”—“prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good.”
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The Takeaway with Troy Gayeski: Putting cash to work
Chief Market Strategist Troy Gayeski shares the latest in economic trends and market strategy, including why (and how) he’s redeploying cash.
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Flat returns for core fixed income over five years
The Agg’s returns are flat since April 2019. Persistent inflation amid firm growth provides a challenging outlook for core fixed income.
![Line chart showing the Agg generated a flat return since April 2019 as it was whipsawed by a volatile rate environment. Recent inflation data could portend further challenges.](https://fsinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Image20240502130505.jpg?w=250&h=150&crop=1)
Embrace alternatives or potentially be left behind
A new strategy note from Chief Market Strategist Troy Gayeski
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FireSide: Answering the burning questions around private debt – Part 1
Private debt is a rapidly expanding market that has become critical for the U.S. economy and an opportunity for investors. In Part 1, we discuss the fundamentals of the market and trends driving its growth.
![Private debt Cooling Dunes, Death Valley](https://fsinvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GettyImages-878894720-sky.jpg?w=250&h=150&crop=1)
Q2 2024 Economic outlook: Balancing optimism with challenges
Optimism is stretching markets to new heights, but inflation is proving stubborn, limiting the scope of Fed rate cuts and putting upward pressure on rates.
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