Bernard Baumohl is chief global economist at The Economic Outlook Group. He is well known for being ahead of the curve in assessing the direction of the U.S. and world economy. His ability to correctly predict the economy’s path was recognized by the Wall Street Journal, which ranked him the most accurate economic forecaster in 2019.
Mr. Baumohl began his career as an analyst with the Council on Foreign Relations, a think tank specializing in international affairs and national security. He later served as an economist at European American Bank with responsibilities to monitor the global economy. Mr. Baumohl was also an award-winning economics reporter with TIME magazine and covered the White House, Federal Reserve and Wall Street.
In addition to his current role as chief global economist, Mr. Baumohl conducts seminars on how forward-looking economic indicators can help business leaders better foresee turning points in the economy. He has also previously lectured at NYU, Duke University and Florida Gulf Coast University, and served as a regular commentator on TV’s Nightly Business Report.
A sought out international speaker, Mr. Baumohl regularly makes keynote presentations before conferences, workshops and legislatures. He is a member of the Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Panel and his projections on the economy and geopolitical outlook are regularly featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Business Week, US News & World Report, and on National Public Radio.
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Mr. Baumohl is author of The Secrets of Economic Indicators: Hidden Clues to Future Economic Trends and Investment Opportunities. His now classic book is in its 3rd edition and has been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and German.
He is also a recipient of the John Hancock Award for Excellence in Financial Journalism, and is a member of the National Association for Business Economics and the American Economic Association. Mr. Baumohl holds an M.A. in International Affairs and Economics from Columbia University.