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 Surveillance: Let’s talk about the dollar
Lara Rhame joined Bloomberg Surveillance to share her economic analysis in which she triangulates the dollar against other foreign currencies. She considers the geopolitical landscape, inflation and the Fed as the latter half of this year appears increasingly unpredictable. Watch the video to hear more from Lara.

Q2 2022 Economic outlook: Into or around the storm?
The economy has momentum as we enter Q2, but markets are pricing in risks as policy uncertainty, an inverting yield curve, rising inflation and pessimistic consumer sentiment loom.

Charted territory: Rate hike playbook
Our research team analyzes the impacts of rate hike cycles on markets to help prepare investors for what’s to come.

Lara Rhame on Balance of Power: What to expect from the Fed
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame discusses this week’s highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting.

Q1 Macro Update with Lara Rhame
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame reflects on Q1 so far.

Lara Rhame on the Ukraine conflict, macro implications
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame shares her initial reactions to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what it means for the global economy.
