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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What’s next for banks?
We dive into our recent research exploring the shifting role of banks amid the growth of private lending.
Podcast
Is private credit a bubble?
The extraordinary growth in private credit markets has led some investors to question its risks. Our experts dive into their recent report to offer answers.
Podcast
FireSide: Q3 Research roundup—Navigating market optimism
Our experts dive into their outlooks for macro and markets in the third quarter.
Economic outlook
Q3 2024 Economic outlook: The summer before the election
Momentum and optimism are both driving markets. But election-related policy uncertainty could impact investors.
Podcast
FireSide: Election 2024—Market and investing impact
Jason Cole, Head of Public Policy, and Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame delve into the upcoming election and its potential impacts on markets.
Playbook
Charted territory: Playbook for a new stock-bond correlation regime
The positive correlation between stocks and bonds has broken a 20-year trend of low-maintenance diversification. We argue this is not a cyclical anomaly but the start of a new regime.
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