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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FireSide: Answering the burning questions around private debt—Part 2
We’re back in the studio with Head of Private Credit Brian Gerson for more cool answers to your burning questions on this key asset class.
FireSide: Middle market private equity—Greed versus fear
As sky-high valuations continue to define public markets, investors turn to middle market private equity to seek a better balance of greed and fear.
Markets are suddenly vulnerable to optimism
When expectations are so positive, the threshold for a downside surprise becomes incredibly low. Publicly traded equities may be particularly vulnerable in the coming quarter.
FireSide: The middle market—Beyond the limit of public equities
Public small and mid-cap fundamentals have diverged the broader U.S. middle market. We look at how investors can get true exposure to the heart of the U.S. economy.
FireSide: Answering the burning questions around private debt – Part 1
Private debt is a rapidly expanding market that has become critical for the U.S. economy and an opportunity for investors. In Part 1, we discuss the fundamentals of the market and trends driving its growth.
Q2 2024 Economic outlook: Balancing optimism with challenges
Optimism is stretching markets to new heights, but inflation is proving stubborn, limiting the scope of Fed rate cuts and putting upward pressure on rates.