Lara is Chief U.S. Economist and Managing Director on the Investment Research team at FS Investments, where she analyzes developments in the global and U.S. economy and financial markets. Her fresh take on macroeconomic issues helps to inform and develop the firm’s long-term views on the economy, investment trends and issues facing investors. Lara is committed to the Philadelphia community and serves on the boards of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Hyperion Bank and Starr Garden Park.
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Lara Rhame on Bloomberg: Tech earnings impact on the economy and markets
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joins Bloomberg to discuss how tech earnings may impact the economy and markets.
Economic outlook
Q2 2023 Economic outlook: Tipping point
Economic data remains strong, but consumer and business sentiment look increasingly shaky. Are we at a tipping point?
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Thrift is a gift: Capitalizing on the capex reversal
After a brief boom, business investment is set to slow down this year. The reversal could provide opportunities in an equity market that is lacking them.
Lara Rhame on Bloomberg: Continued rate hikes are a no-brainer
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joins Bloomberg to talk consumer confidence and the Fed’s next move.
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Debt ceiling: The summer reboot no one asked for
The debt ceiling is back. Like a reboot that no one asked for, the debt ceiling threatens to monopolize airtime this summer.
Macro matters
Macro matters: Four key takeaways from a wild week
Read Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s four big takeaways after a crazy week for markets.
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