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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Economic outlook
Q4 2022 Economic outlook: Struggling for a foothold
Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame examines the potential paths for investors amid Q4’s mounting economic uncertainties.
Playbook
Charted territory: Inflation playbook
Sustained higher inflation is here to stay. Our team analyzes its impacts to equip investors with the right defenses.
Macro matters
Macro matters: Are we in a recession?
Read Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame’s take on Q2 GDP and the debate over whether the U.S. has entered a recession.
Playbook
Deglobalization Playbook
The cumulative effects of a worldwide pandemic, supply chain issues and geopolitical instability are helping to drive a seminal shift away from globalization.
Playbook
Charted territory: Playbook for converging correlations
If it feels like your whole portfolio has moved in one direction this year, you’re not alone. Now, more than ever, investors need uncorrelated sources of return. This playbook may help.
Economic outlook
Q2 2022 Economic outlook: Into or around the storm?
The economy has momentum as we enter Q2, but markets are pricing in risks as policy uncertainty, an inverting yield curve, rising inflation and pessimistic consumer sentiment loom.
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