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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Lara Rhame on Asset TV: 2024 Macro and markets outlook
Lara Rhame joined Asset TV to share her macro and markets outlook for 2024.
FireSide: 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.
Lara Rhame on CNBC: Double down on the U.S. economy
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joined CNBC to discuss where she’s seeing productivity gains and where gains may continue through the year.
Lara Rhame on Bloomberg: Can rates come down to 2%?
“If we know anything, it’s that—to get inflation down to 2%—you need everything to behave really well. You need all the kids to sit calmly in the back seat for the duration of the ride.” –Lara Rhame Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joined Bloomberg to discuss how rate cut expectations measure up against the…
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.
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.