Neil Shearing
Neil Shearing is Group Chief Economist at Capital Economics, the leading economic research company. He heads a team of 70 economists spread across Europe, the Americas and Asia, and is responsible for driving the firm’s research agenda as well as developing its products and relationships with clients. He also serves as a director of the company. Shearing has over 20 years’ experience as a macroeconomist, built in both the government and financial sector. He presents regularly on the global economic and financial market outlook and is a well-known voice within the investment community, having worked in both London and New York. Prior to his current role, he was CE’s Chief Emerging Markets Economist, responsible for managing a team that won several awards for forecast accuracy. He joined Capital Economics from HM Treasury where he worked as an Economic Adviser in various areas, including fiscal policy and global economics.
Neil Shearing Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Associate Fellow of Global Economy
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Group Chief Economist
Academic History
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Bachelors Degree, Economics
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Bachelors Degree, Economics
CAREER & EXPERTISE
He is an Associate Fellow of Global Economy at Chatham House, an independent policy institute and a trusted forum for debate and dialogue.
His areas of interest include global economy, monetary and fiscal policy, trade, and globalization.
He is a recognized authority on emerging markets and is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars across the world.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Shearing has written articles in the Financial Times and a number of other newspapers, as well as appearing regularly on TV and radio.
He has been featured or interviewed at Barron's, MarketWatch, The Guardian, and The Hill, among others.
He is frequently quoted in the global media, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Reuters and CNBC.