Despite multiple “worst-ever” indicators, U.S. equity and corporate credit markets rallied back to near pre-pandemic levels in Q2. With markets trending one way and economic data another, we’re left with mixed signals.

Q3 starts off at a weaker place than any quarter since WWII as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with reopening has come optimism.

Sales surging after near collapse? Our chart looks at how the massive spike in new high yield issues displays the importance of active management.

Back to low or no yield? Our chart looks at why fixed income investors need to look outside of traditional markets for competitive opportunities.

FS KKR Capital Corp. II (FSKR), a leading business development company (BDC) focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies, announced today that its shares of common stock commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “FSKR.”

High frequency indicators show how broad reopening is impacting consumers, businesses and investors.