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Christophe Barraud

Christophe Barraud is an internationally renowned French economist specializing in macroeconomic analysis and economic forecasting. He holds a Ph.D. in financial economics from Paris-Dauphine University and has established himself as a global authority among banks, investment funds, insurance companies, public institutions, and central banks. (Wikipedia)

Recognized by Bloomberg as the world’s top forecaster, he has repeatedly ranked first for the accuracy of his forecasts on the U.S., Chinese, and Eurozone economies—an exceptional track record that has earned him lasting international recognition. He was also named “Forecaster of the Year” by MarketWatch in 2020. (Christophe Barraud)

After serving as Chief Economist and Strategist at Market Securities for nearly fifteen years, and subsequently as Managing Director of Market Securities Monaco, Christophe Barraud joined LIOR Global Partners as Head of Discretionary Management and Research. His analyses are regularly featured in leading international financial media outlets and followed by hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide. (Wikipedia)

In recognition of his career and his contribution to the French economy, he was named a Knight of the National Order of Merit in 2021, an honor presented to him by Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Recovery. (Wikipedia)

Today, Christophe Barraud is regarded as one of the most influential economists of his generation, recognized for the rigor of his analyses, his intellectual independence, and his ability to anticipate major global economic trends. (EIN Presswire)

The U.S., Europe, China: Analysis by the World's Top Forecaster

In this episode of *Les Financiers*, Christophe Barraud, Head of Discretionary Management & Research at LIOR Global Partners and recognized by Bloomberg as the world’s top economic forecaster, breaks down the major shifts in the global economy. Topics include: his method for forecasting markets, the paradox of financial markets hitting record highs despite an economy under strain, the “K-shaped recovery,” China’s rise with DeepSeek, and Europe’s strategic challenges. A fascinating discussion to help understand the new economic and financial dynamics that will shape the years ahead. Find “Les Financiers” on all platforms!

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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 in the field of macroeconomics: 209,700 people await his forecasts as if they were prophecies on the social media platform X, where he is considered one of the most influential figures in economics.
Another strength of his method is finding alternative data sources, rather than relying solely on public data.
Not particularly fond of social events… He says he likes to lead a simple life.

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Week Ahead: Inflation Reports from the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Tokyo; China's LPR; BoC and BoJ Minutes; Summer Davos; Wall Street Bank Stress Test Results; Micron and FedEx Earnings

This week, markets will focus on global PMIs, key central bank speeches (Fed, ECB, BoJ), major inflation reports (Canada, Australia, Tokyo, and U.S. PCE), the Fed’s bank stress test results, key U.S. economic data (final Q1 GDP, durable goods orders, and PCE), and earnings reports from FedEx and Micron.

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Week Ahead: U.S. and Canadian Employment Reports; U.S. ISMs; Eurozone and South Korean CPIs; Fed Beige Book; RBI Meeting; OECD Outlook

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AI: The productivity revolution is real, but cost issues are starting to emerge

For several days now, signals from companies likeUber, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Nvidia have been reminding us that the artificial intelligence boom isn’t over—it’s just changing in nature. The market seems to be gradually moving beyond the “AI can do anything” phase and entering a much more demanding phase: “AI must now justify its cost.” This distinction is fundamental because a technology can be spectacular, widely adopted, and used on a massive scale, yet still fail to generate sufficient measurable economic value.

Week Ahead: Shangri-La Dialogue; Quad Meeting; Regional Inflation Reports from the U.S., Australia, Tokyo, and the Eurozone; BoK and RBNZ Meetings; ECB Minutes

For several days now, signals from companies likeUber, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Nvidia have been reminding us that the artificial intelligence boom isn’t over—it’s just changing in nature. The market seems to be gradually moving beyond the “AI can do anything” phase and entering a much more demanding phase: “AI must now justify its cost.” This distinction is fundamental because a technology can be spectacular, widely adopted, and used on a massive scale, yet still fail to generate sufficient measurable economic value.

Top 10 Macro/Financial Charts of the Week – Week 21 (2026)

Here are the top 10 charts of the week, published on Twitter, that caught the attention of the macroeconomic and/or financial community.

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