Anna Wong
Anna Wong is the Chief U.S. Economist at Bloomberg Economics, where she leads comprehensive analysis of the U.S. economy, specializing in forecasting inflation, labor market trends, and Federal Reserve policy. A highly respected economist, Wong is frequently cited in major media outlets and has published research in peer-reviewed academic journals. Prior to joining Bloomberg, she held several key roles in U.S. economic policy, including Principal Economist at the Federal Reserve Board, Chief International Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and Deputy Director of the Office of International Economic Analysis at the U.S. Treasury, providing her with deep expertise in both domestic and global macroeconomic trends.
Anna Wong Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief U.S. Economist
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Chief International Economist of the Council of Economic Advisers
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Deputy Director of the Office of International Economic Analysis
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Research Analyst
Academic History
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Ph.D., M.B.A., Economics
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B.A., Economics and Statistics
Anna Wong is the Chief U.S. Economist at Bloomberg Economics, where she leads in-depth analysis of the U.S. economy, focusing on inflation forecasting, employment trends, and Federal Reserve policy.
Widely recognized for her bold and accurate economic predictions, Wong notably forecasted in 2022 that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates to 5%—a view initially out of consensus that was later validated.
She regularly provides expert commentary for Bloomberg on macroeconomic topics, including inflation, labor markets, and fiscal policy implications, and is a frequent guest on Bloomberg’s Trumponomics podcast, discussing U.S. trade policy and broader economic trends.
EARLY CAREER
Before joining Bloomberg, Wong served as Chief International Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers and Deputy Director of the Office of International Economic Analysis at the U.S. Treasury.
She also worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Executive MBA Program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an International Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission, and a Research Analyst at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
RECOGNITION
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