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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Q1 Macro Update with Lara Rhame
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame reflects on Q1 so far.
Podcast
Lara Rhame on the Ukraine conflict, macro implications
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame shares her initial reactions to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what it means for the global economy.
Economic outlook
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s 10 for ‘22
2022 will be a balancing act between solid growth, surging inflation and policy uncertainty. Read our watchlist for 10 big ideas on the economy, the Fed and markets.
Research report
What’s driving higher inflation and what to expect in 2022
Inflation looms as the biggest economic uncertainty for investors and policymakers. We build a bottom-up scenario and break down risks in 2022.
Economic outlook
Q4 2021: Recalibrating expectations
Our fast-moving recovery is steering into headwinds from policy, global growth uncertainty and pandemic-related supply disruptions. With valuations high across the board, markets enter Q4 with healthy growth, but waning tailwinds.
Research report
An inconsistent truth: Interest rates and inflation can diverge
Inflation has skyrocketed in Q3 while benchmark yields have moved lower. Yet these dynamics are not as inconsistent as they currently appear, and persistent inflation and low interest rates could continue well into 2022.
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