Lara Rhame, Chief U.S. Economist, Managing Director, Investment Research at FS Investments discusses the rapidly evolving U.S. economy, and weighs in on the current macroeconomic, policy and financial implications at play.
As the number of vaccinated Americans continue to rise, mask mandates have been lifted, and growing optimism boosts consumer spending, the economy appears to be heating up. Rhame covers the potential aftermath of the rapid post-pandemic growth, including inflation and rising interest rates.
FS investments is an asset manager focused around providing investors access to alternative sources of income and growth. Founded in 2007 as Franklin Square Capital, FS set out to help investors build better portfolios. FS Investment’s diverse suite of products includes credit funds, interval funds, REITs, Alternative credit, commercial real estate, and multi-strategy liquid alternatives.
To learn more, register & watch FS Investment’s webcast, Economic update: Traveling at light speed. Discussion topics include:
- Healthy growth vs. overheating
- The impact and limitations of monetary and fiscal policy
- The outlook for inflation and interest rates in the second half of 2021
Lara Rhame is a Managing Director in the Investment Research group and serves as Chief U.S. Economist at FS Investments, where she focuses on macroeconomic financial market analysis to inform and develop the company’s long-term views on the economy, investment trends and issues facing investors. Register Now