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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Playbook
Charted territory: Mixed market signals
The economic outlook is highly uncertain. Our quantitative team analyzes what markets are signaling about a possible recession, and what false signals may need to be actively managed.
Podcast
FireSide: Economy, markets and Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift and the era for alts. What the pop phenomenon tells us about asset allocation, private equity and alternative investments.
Playbook
Charted territory: Playbook for a unique business cycle
The arc of this business cycle remains highly uncertain. We dig into this unique economy and the market forces that will need to be managed into 2024 and beyond.
Macro matters
Macro matters: Hot summer / Cooling CPI
In the midst of record-breaking heat, markets are breathing a collective sigh of relief as inflation finally shows widespread cooling.
Lara Rhame and Kirsten Pickens at Forbes/SHOOK Top Women Advisor Summit
Co-Head of Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame recently attended the Forbes/SHOOK Top Women Advisor Summit where Lara Rhame presented “Bright Spots and Stormy Skies: The Economic outlook in this unique business cycle.”
Economic outlook
Q3 2023 Economic outlook: Sailing into the slowdown
Concerns of a recession may feel far-fetched but headwinds are gathering. How can investors plan ahead?
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