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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Macro matters
Rates are rising, with big implications for investors
How far will yields go — and why now?
Economic outlook
Q1 2021: Taxiing before takeoff
Strong supports will help the economy overcome the Q1 momentum loss and allow growth to truly take off when vaccines and herd immunity arrive later in 2021.
Research report
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s 10 for ‘21
2021 will be a balancing act of long-run optimism with near-term challenges. Read our watchlist for 10 big ideas on the economy, policy and markets.
