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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The chilling prospect of cooling consumption
Growth of our entire economy is heavily dependent on consumer spending. Going forward, unless wages pick up meaningfully, consumption could fall even lower than current levels.
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Economic growth: Perception vs. reality
Is Q1 growth data too pessimistic or is rising consumer and business sentiment too optimistic?
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Economic growth and payrolls: The old ball and chain
Strong payrolls can’t fix slow growth.
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A March rate hike: Opportunity knocked and the FOMC answered
Today’s rate hike has left markets wondering what, if anything, has changed at the FOMC and where rates are going from here.
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Inflation temperature check: Reading economic indicators and rate hike expectations
Inflation indicators are warming up. What does that mean for investors?
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Q4 GDP: What low economic growth means for 2017
The economy grew 1.9% in the fourth quarter, filling in the picture for 2016 with less than stellar growth of 1.6%. What does it mean for growth in 2017?
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