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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10 for ’23 Review
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame looks back at her 10 for ’23 predictions and grades how accurate those forecasts were.
Lara Rhame joins the Friends of Sanctuary Podcast
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joins the latest episode of the Friends of Sanctuary podcast to discuss the economy, inflation and consumer confidence.
Macro matters
Macro matters: Markets bear the brunt of yield curve steepening
How higher interest rates could continue to challenge public equities and bonds. Read the latest update from our research team.
Economic outlook
Q4 2023 Economic outlook: Dodged or delayed?
Looking into 2024, we examine whether an economic slowdown has been dodged—or merely delayed.
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.
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