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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FireSide: Answering the burning questions around private debt – Part 1
Private debt is a rapidly expanding market that has become critical for the U.S. economy and an opportunity for investors. In part 1, we discuss the fundamentals of the market and trends driving its growth.
Outlooks
Q2 2024 Economic outlook: Balancing optimism with challenges
Optimism is stretching markets to new heights, but inflation is proving stubborn, limiting the scope of Fed rate cuts and putting upward pressure on rates.
Podcast
FireSide: Q2 2024 Research roundup—Adjusting to the old normal
Our experts dive into their outlooks for macro and markets in the second quarter.
NicsaTalk: Lara Rhame x Justine Phoenix
Lara Rhame joins the NicsaTalk podcast to discuss her outlook on the economy, what she loves about finance and her advice for young professionals.
Podcast
FireSide x Mary Ann Bartels: Follow your gut, follow your intuition
Mary Ann Bartels, Chief Investment Strategist at Sanctuary Wealth, joins us for a conversation on markets, career building, women pathfinders and more.
Macro matters
Macro matters: Rethinking the interest rate outlook
Interest rates are renormalizing at a higher level. Investors often interpret that as a challenge—but could it be reframed as a positive?
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