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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Elections and lockdowns and vaccines: Are we there yet?
How the whirlwind of news headlines will impact the economy and markets
Research report
The missing piece: SOFR’s place in the post-LIBOR puzzle
Read about key differences between SOFR and LIBOR, and upcoming milestones for SOFR’s incorporation into markets.
Research report
Election 2020: Polls, policies and market impacts
Markets are squarely focused on the outcome of the upcoming U.S. election, which poses significant uncertainty for equity markets and interest rates.
