Mish Shedlock
Mish Shedlock is a highly acclaimed macroeconomic analyst, author, and one of the original pioneers of financial blogging. He is best known as the creator of MishTalk, a widely followed global macroeconomics and financial markets blog that delivers in-depth analysis of economic trends, monetary policy, and market dynamics. Ranked among the top financial blogs in the United States, MishTalk covers topics including interest rates, central bank policy, inflation, employment data, gold and precious metals, and major economic reports, all analyzed through an Austrian economics framework. In addition to his publishing work, Shedlock serves as a Registered Investment Advisor Representative for Sitka Pacific Capital Management, an asset management firm focused on absolute-return investment strategies. Beyond his online platform, he has authored and contributed to more than 80 magazine articles and book publications.
Mish Shedlock Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Investment Advisor Representative
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Writer
Academic History
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B.S., Civil Engineering
MishTalk is a leading independent macroeconomic and financial markets blog founded by economist and analyst Mish Shedlock.
Launched in the early days of financial blogging, MishTalk has grown into one of the most widely read and respected platforms for global macroeconomic analysis, valued for its data-driven, contrarian insights and its ability to clearly explain complex economic and market developments.
The site covers a broad range of topics, including macroeconomic trends, central bank policy, interest rates, inflation, employment data, housing markets, gold and precious metals, and global financial conditions.
Its analysis is grounded in Austrian economics, offering a critical perspective on excessive debt, monetary intervention, asset bubbles, and long-term systemic risk.
MishTalk is widely regarded as a trusted resource for investors seeking rigorous, no-hype analysis of the global economy and financial markets.
MARKET CALLS
Mish Shedlock is known for several highly regarded market calls, including identifying the peak of the U.S. housing bubble in 2006 and the market bottom in March 2009.
In 2009, his global economic analysis was featured on the cover of TIME Magazine’s “Best 25 Financial Blogs.”
In 2010, The New York Times cited Mish alongside Barry Ritholtz and Calculated Risk as part of its #1 Idea of the Year: “Do-It-Yourself Macroeconomics.”
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
Shedlock’s research and commentary have been cited by major media outlets including The New York Times, TIME Magazine, Bloomberg, CNBC, and Strategist News.
He has made numerous appearances on Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, Business Wire, CNBC with Rick Santelli, and Real Vision, further cementing MishTalk’s reputation as a leading source of independent macroeconomic and financial market insight.