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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“Boy, that escalated quickly!” | U.S.-China trade tensions upend complacency
U.S.-China trade negotiations imploded, causing stock market complacency to quickly evaporate.
Q2 2019: Anatomy of a slowdown
Higher wages have not spread to broader inflation but could still impact financial markets.
Yield curve inversion and recession jitters
Interest rates take a big step down | The yield curve inverts and alarm bells sound | The economy is cruising along, but risks loom
Equities sail into late-cycle headwinds
The end of 2018 may not have been a temporary rough patch for traditional equity investments, but the beginning of what could be a more extended period of challenged profits and heightened volatility.
Income investors will face challenges despite solid economy
A projected slowdown in growth means investors need to look beyond core fixed income to generate improved performance from their income investments. Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame explains.
Q4 2018: Indicators we’re watching (part 1)
Core inflation | Real interest rates | Global interest rates