Equity markets saw large inflows at the market's peak, outflows during the correction

Investment grade bonds versus high yield bonds and senior secured loans

FS Investment Corporation (NYSE: FSIC), a publicly traded business development company focused on providing customized credit solutions to private middle market U.S. companies, announced its operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, and that its board of directors has declared its first quarter 2018 regular distribution.

VIX averaged a historic low in 2017 and remains relatively constrained

Productivity growth and interest rates remain below their long-term averages

Supply/demand balances are on healthy footing, oil prices have risen, North American assets are among the most globally competitive at current oil prices, and valuations for energy companies appear attractive relative to the broader market.

Investments with lower durations, such as senior secured loans, have outperformed so far in 2018 and may display lower levels of volatility if U.S. Treasury yields rise further.

Spread between 10-year and 2-year Treasury notes

FOMC's latest projections for the target federal funds rate and real GDP

The CBOE Volatility Index has experienced a sustained rise in 2018