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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Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame on CNN
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joins CNN to share her take on Fed Chair Powell’s testimony, wages and employment, and the U.S. debt ceiling. What does it all mean for investors?
Lara Rhame on Bloomberg Surveillance: The latest on the housing market
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss the complexities of the current housing market and the potential impact housing may have on the economy. Lara also shares her take on the Fed and the commercial real estate market. Watch the video to hear more from Lara.
Macro matters
Macro matters: The other big game
Super Bowl Sunday has arrived, but another matchup is playing out every day in financial markets: The battle between Team Soft Landing and Team Hard Landing. We look at how to navigate the coming year as these two teams battle for the economic cycle.
Lara Rhame on Fox Business: The latest on inflation and CPI reports
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joins Fox Business to discuss inflation and the latest CPI numbers
Macro matters
Macro matters: The Fed is from Mars, markets are from Venus
This isn’t a note about gender. It is a discussion of why the Fed and markets—two entities definitely in a relationship—aren’t really hearing each other.
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Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s 10 for ‘23
2023 will see easing inflation but rising risk of a recession. Read our watchlist for 10 big ideas on the economy, the Fed and markets.
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