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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Macro matters
Macro matters: The other big game
Super Bowl Sunday has arrived, but another matchup is playing out every day in financial markets: The battle between Team Soft Landing and Team Hard Landing. We look at how to navigate the coming year as these two teams battle for the economic cycle.
Macro matters
Macro matters: The Fed is from Mars, markets are from Venus
This isn’t a note about gender. It is a discussion of why the Fed and markets—two entities definitely in a relationship—aren’t really hearing each other.
Outlooks
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s 10 for ‘23
2023 will see easing inflation but rising risk of a recession. Read our watchlist for 10 big ideas on the economy, the Fed and markets.
Blog
10 for ’22 Review
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame looks back at her 10 for ’22 predictions and grades how accurate those forecasts were.
Playbook
Charted Territory: Strong Dollar Playbook
The dollar has surged to multi-decade highs, complicating an already-challenged investing and policy landscape.
Macro matters
Macro matters: Inflation Groundhog Day
Another CPI report, another upside surprise. We dig into the inflation data, the recent pattern around market reactions, and why the present environment could extend well into 2023.
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