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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Economic outlook
Q1 2024 Economic outlook: Landing coordinates
We look at risks to three key assumptions driving the rosy market outlook, including the coordinates of a soft landing, the pace of inflation and rate cut prospects.
Playbook
Charted territory: 5 challenges and 5 opportunities
We identify the five key challenges facing investors in 2024—and the five opportunities that may provide income, growth and diversification.
Podcast
FireSide: What’s happening in Washington?
Head of Public Policy Jason Cole joins Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame to discuss what the latest policy decisions could mean for investors.
Podcast
FireSide: 10 for ’24—Ten big ideas for 2024
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joins Andrew Korz to forecast the key macro and market trends for investors in 2024 and review last year’s predictions.
Outlooks
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s 10 for ’24
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame offers her predictions for the 10 essential macro and market trends facing investors in 2024.
Lara Rhame at Schwab IMPACT: You want to be diversified
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame spoke at Schwab IMPACT on how commercial real estate may offer key diversification in an impeding slowdown.
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