The Point
June 2026
Named the top forecaster of the U.S. economy by Bloomberg thirteen times in fourteen years—ahead of experts from the world’s largest banks—he has become a key figure.
This exceptional track record has made him a star of macroeconomics: 209,700 people await his forecasts as if they were the words of an oracle on the social media platform X, where he is considered one of the most influential figures in economics. Yet when we ask him about it, he replies, “ I don’t know if it’s talent.” Although he is a frequent presence in the specialized media, he remains more low-key than other economists who are better known to the general public.
Founds Magazine
May 2026
Lior Global Partners, an integrated wealth and asset management platform licensed and regulated in Monaco, announces the arrival of Ricardo Kaufmann at the group as managing director.
In his new role, Ricardo Kaufmann will work closely with the wealth management, asset management, and brokerage teams to accelerate strategic growth initiatives, further strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the development of Lior Global Partners in Monaco and throughout the Americas.
He will work closely with the existing leadership teams in each business line, including Nahra Chalouhi, Director of Wealth Management for the MENA region, and Christophe Barraud, Head of Discretionary Management and Research.
Les Échos Investir
May 2026
Lior Global Partners welcomes a new addition to its team in the form of Ricardo Kaufmann, who has been appointed managing director. Working alongside the wealth management—serving high-net-worth private clients—assets management, and brokerage teams, he will be tasked with accelerating strategic growth initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and expanding Lior—which means “light” in Hebrew – GP in the Americas and in Monaco, where the management firm was founded in 2021 under the leadership of Jeremy Touboul, a former portfolio manager at H2O Asset Management, and Raphaël Remond, the former CEO of State Street France (who has since left the company). “Ricardo’s extensive international experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep knowledge of international wealth management make him a natural fit for Lior Global Partners, ” comments Jeremy Touboul.
Webtimemedia
May 2026
Global growth below 3%, a K-shaped divide, and the risk of stagflation in Europe: Speaking at the invitation of the Monaco Economic Board on Tuesday, May 26, the forecaster ranked number one in the world by Bloomberg painted a picture of a global economy in the process of fragmenting, with sharply divergent trajectories between the United States, China, and Europe.
The Monaco Gazette
May 2026
In his opening remarks, Michel Dotta, president of the MEB, noted in particular that Christophe Barraud has been ranked by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster on numerous occasions in his three areas of expertise (the United States, the Eurozone, and China).
In his opening remarks, Christophe Barraud painted a picture of a world marked by increasingly evident fragmentation—in terms of economies, monetary policies, and fiscal trajectories—combined with significant geopolitical, political, and climate-related uncertainties.
These factors are automatically weighing on global economic activity. Projections indicate that global growth is expected to slow to 2.8% in 2026 (down from 3.4% the previous year), marking the first time it has fallen below the 3% threshold since the COVID-19 crisis.
Link to the article
Investing in Les Échos
February 2026
Profile. For more than a decade, Christophe Barraud has been racking up accolades for the accuracy of his economic forecasts. At 39, the current head of discretionary management and research at Lior Global Partners continues to refine his models, all while offering advice to the French Ministry of Finance and business leaders.
Link to the article in *Les Échos*
Tribuca
February 2026
Named the world’s top forecaster by Bloomberg, Christophe Barraud has established himself as a leading authority on macroeconomic analysis. Here’s a closer look at his methodology, the limitations of forecasting, and his outlook for 2026.
Link to the La Tribuca article
Monaco: A Hub for Finance
February 2026
Christophe Barraud, Head of Research and Discretionary Management at LIOR Global Partners, has once again been ranked by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster for the accuracy of his macroeconomic analyses.
This international recognition covers the United States, China, and the eurozone simultaneously—a rare achievement in the industry. For nearly fourteen years, Christophe Barraud has consistently topped Bloomberg’s rankings, establishing himself as one of the most consistent and reliable forecasters globally, in a macroeconomic environment marked by successive crises, major geopolitical upheavals, and high market volatility.
Link to the Monaco for Finance article
24Press
January 2026
Christophe Barraud has once again been ranked the world's top forecaster by Bloomberg
Christophe Barraud, Head of Research and Discretionary Management at LIOR Global Partners, has once again been recognized by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster for the accuracy of his macroeconomic analyses.
This international recognition covers the world's major economic regions simultaneously: the United States, China, and the eurozone.
Link to press release
Press
January 2026
The financial news agency Bloomberg is in no doubt: Christophe Barraud, a Frenchman under the age of 40, is once again the world’s top forecaster.
Interview
Nov. 2025
Christophe Barraud, Director of Discretionary Management and Research at Lior Global Partners, and Thibault François, co-founder and partner at Fastea Capita, discussed Nvidia’s rise in the market following its strong third-quarter results, the U.S. jobs report, tech giants’ investments in AI alongside the bond market, Elior’s rise following the return of its profits, Schneider Electric’s new contracts in the United States, and Soitec’s disappointing third-quarter forecasts, on the BFM Bourse program hosted by Guillaume Sommerer. BFM Bourse can be watched or listened to Monday through Friday on BFM Business.
Stock Market Section
Sep, 2021
Asset manager LIOR Global Partners is entering the French market. According to Jeremy Touboul, its CIO and co-founder—who previously served as a partner and fund manager at H2O AM until September 2019—the Global Macro strategy is particularly well-suited to capitalizing on the opportunities created by the resurgence of inflation.
Les Échos Investir
May 2026
Lior Global Partners welcomes a new addition to its team in the form of Ricardo Kaufmann, who has been appointed managing director. Working alongside the wealth management—serving high-net-worth private clients—assets management, and brokerage teams, he will be tasked with accelerating strategic growth initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and expanding Lior—which means “light” in Hebrew – GP in the Americas and in Monaco, where the management firm was founded in 2021 under the leadership of Jeremy Touboul, a former portfolio manager at H2O Asset Management, and Raphaël Remond, the former CEO of State Street France (who has since left the company). “Ricardo’s extensive international experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep knowledge of international wealth management make him a natural fit for Lior Global Partners, ” comments Jeremy Touboul.
Webtimedias
May 2026
Global growth below 3%, a K-shaped divide, and the risk of stagflation in Europe: Speaking at the invitation of the Monaco Economic Board on Tuesday, May 26, the forecaster ranked number one in the world by Bloomberg painted a picture of a global economy in the process of fragmenting, with sharply divergent trajectories between the United States, China, and Europe.
Link to the article
The Monaco Gazette
May 2026
In his opening remarks, Michel Dotta, president of the MEB, noted in particular that Christophe Barraud has been ranked by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster on numerous occasions in his three areas of expertise (the United States, the Eurozone, and China).
In his opening remarks, Christophe Barraud painted a picture of a world marked by increasingly evident fragmentation—in terms of economies, monetary policies, and fiscal trajectories—combined with significant geopolitical, political, and climate-related uncertainties.
These factors are automatically weighing on global economic activity. Projections indicate that global growth is expected to slow to 2.8% in 2026 (down from 3.4% the previous year), marking the first time it has fallen below the 3% threshold since the COVID-19 crisis.
Link to the article
Investing in Les Échos
February 2026
Profile. For more than a decade, Christophe Barraud has been racking up accolades for the accuracy of his economic forecasts. At 39, the current head of discretionary management and research at Lior Global Partners continues to refine his models, all while offering advice to the French Ministry of Finance and business leaders.
Link to the article in *Les Échos*
Tribuca
February 2026
Named the world’s top forecaster by Bloomberg, Christophe Barraud has established himself as a leading authority on macroeconomic analysis. Here’s a closer look at his methodology, the limitations of forecasting, and his outlook for 2026.
Link to the La Tribuca article
Monaco: A Hub for Finance
February 2026
Christophe Barraud, Head of Research and Discretionary Management at LIOR Global Partners, has once again been ranked by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster for the accuracy of his macroeconomic analyses.
This international recognition covers the United States, China, and the eurozone simultaneously—a rare achievement in the industry. For nearly fourteen years, Christophe Barraud has consistently topped Bloomberg’s rankings, establishing himself as one of the most consistent and reliable forecasters globally, in a macroeconomic environment marked by successive crises, major geopolitical upheavals, and high market volatility.
Link to the Monaco for Finance article
24Press
January 2026
Christophe Barraud has once again been ranked the world's top forecaster by Bloomberg
Christophe Barraud, Head of Research and Discretionary Management at LIOR Global Partners, has once again been recognized by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster for the accuracy of his macroeconomic analyses.
This international recognition covers the world's major economic regions simultaneously: the United States, China, and the eurozone.
Link to press release
Press
January 2026
The financial news agency Bloomberg is in no doubt: Christophe Barraud, a Frenchman under the age of 40, is once again the world’s top forecaster.
Interview
Nov. 2025
Christophe Barraud, Director of Discretionary Management and Research at Lior Global Partners, and Thibault François, co-founder and partner at Fastea Capita, discussed Nvidia’s rise in the market following its strong third-quarter results, the U.S. jobs report, tech giants’ investments in AI alongside the bond market, Elior’s rise following the return of its profits, Schneider Electric’s new contracts in the United States, and Soitec’s disappointing third-quarter forecasts, on the BFM Bourse program hosted by Guillaume Sommerer. BFM Bourse can be watched or listened to Monday through Friday on BFM Business.
Stock Market Section
Sep, 2021
Asset manager LIOR Global Partners is entering the French market. According to Jeremy Touboul, its CIO and co-founder—who previously served as a partner and fund manager at H2O AM until September 2019—the Global Macro strategy is particularly well-suited to capitalizing on the opportunities created by the resurgence of inflation.
Les Échos Investir
May 2026
Lior Global Partners welcomes a new addition to its team in the form of Ricardo Kaufmann, who has been appointed managing director. Working alongside the wealth management—serving high-net-worth private clients—assets management, and brokerage teams, he will be tasked with accelerating strategic growth initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and expanding Lior—which means “light” in Hebrew – GP in the Americas and in Monaco, where the management firm was founded in 2021 under the leadership of Jeremy Touboul, a former portfolio manager at H2O Asset Management, and Raphaël Remond, the former CEO of State Street France (who has since left the company). “Ricardo’s extensive international experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep knowledge of international wealth management make him a natural fit for Lior Global Partners, ” comments Jeremy Touboul.
Webtimedias
May 2026
Global growth below 3%, a K-shaped divide, and the risk of stagflation in Europe: Speaking at the invitation of the Monaco Economic Board on Tuesday, May 26, the forecaster ranked number one in the world by Bloomberg painted a picture of a global economy in the process of fragmenting, with sharply divergent trajectories between the United States, China, and Europe.
Link to the article
The Monaco Gazette
May 2026
In his opening remarks, Michel Dotta, president of the MEB, noted in particular that Christophe Barraud has been ranked by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster on numerous occasions in his three areas of expertise (the United States, the Eurozone, and China).
In his opening remarks, Christophe Barraud painted a picture of a world marked by increasingly evident fragmentation—in terms of economies, monetary policies, and fiscal trajectories—combined with significant geopolitical, political, and climate-related uncertainties.
These factors are automatically weighing on global economic activity. Projections indicate that global growth is expected to slow to 2.8% in 2026 (down from 3.4% the previous year), marking the first time it has fallen below the 3% threshold since the COVID-19 crisis.
Link to the article
Investing in Les Échos
February 2026
Profile. For more than a decade, Christophe Barraud has been racking up accolades for the accuracy of his economic forecasts. At 39, the current head of discretionary management and research at Lior Global Partners continues to refine his models, all while offering advice to the French Ministry of Finance and business leaders.
Link to the article in *Les Échos*
Tribuca
February 2026
Named the world’s top forecaster by Bloomberg, Christophe Barraud has established himself as a leading authority on macroeconomic analysis. Here’s a closer look at his methodology, the limitations of forecasting, and his outlook for 2026.
Link to the La Tribuca article
Monaco: A Hub for Finance
February 2026
Christophe Barraud, Head of Research and Discretionary Management at LIOR Global Partners, has once again been ranked by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster for the accuracy of his macroeconomic analyses.
This international recognition covers the United States, China, and the eurozone simultaneously—a rare achievement in the industry. For nearly fourteen years, Christophe Barraud has consistently topped Bloomberg’s rankings, establishing himself as one of the most consistent and reliable forecasters globally, in a macroeconomic environment marked by successive crises, major geopolitical upheavals, and high market volatility.
Link to the Monaco for Finance article
24Press
January 2026
Christophe Barraud has once again been ranked the world's top forecaster by Bloomberg
Christophe Barraud, Head of Research and Discretionary Management at LIOR Global Partners, has once again been recognized by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster for the accuracy of his macroeconomic analyses.
This international recognition covers the world's major economic regions simultaneously: the United States, China, and the eurozone.
Link to press release
Press
January 2026
The financial news agency Bloomberg is in no doubt: Christophe Barraud, a Frenchman under the age of 40, is once again the world’s top forecaster.
Interview
Nov. 2025
Christophe Barraud, Director of Discretionary Management and Research at Lior Global Partners, and Thibault François, co-founder and partner at Fastea Capita, discussed Nvidia’s rise in the market following its strong third-quarter results, the U.S. jobs report, tech giants’ investments in AI alongside the bond market, Elior’s rise following the return of its profits, Schneider Electric’s new contracts in the United States, and Soitec’s disappointing third-quarter forecasts, on the BFM Bourse program hosted by Guillaume Sommerer. BFM Bourse can be watched or listened to Monday through Friday on BFM Business.
Stock Market Section
Sep, 2021
Asset manager LIOR Global Partners is entering the French market. According to Jeremy Touboul, its CIO and co-founder—who previously served as a partner and fund manager at H2O AM until September 2019—the Global Macro strategy is particularly well-suited to capitalizing on the opportunities created by the resurgence of inflation.
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