Economics provides a way of seeing how society fits together - and by testing economic theory against real outcomes, our research can provide real value for investors.
The Macro Research team provides global forecasts and analysis of macroeconomic and market developments across the world. He joined AXA IM in 2014 as a Senior Economist in the Research and Investment Strategy team, providing macroeconomic and market analysis, chiefly on the US and UK economies.
Prior to AXA IM, David spent four years with Lloyds Banking Group where he worked as the primary fixed income macroeconomist, with a specific emphasis on the UK. Before that, he spent 10 years with Investec, working most recently in the Securities team providing macroeconomic advice for the Group, specialising in UK and European affairs.
David initially joined Investec in the Treasury and Specialised Finance area, supporting interest rate trading activities. He started his career in the Government Economic Service in 1996, working in the Office of Electricity Regulation and subsequently for the Debt Management Office. David holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of York.
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Multi-Asset Investments Views: Bond market optimism runs into reality again
by Andrew Etherington 29 October 2024 (5 min read)
Investment Institute

Take Two: IMF forecasts “stable yet underwhelming” growth; Eurozone activity remains lacklustre
by AXA Investment Managers 28 October 2024 (3 min read)
Investment Institute

Ingenuity and opportunity: Navigating the path to net zero
by Nigel Topping 25 October 2024 (5 min read)
Investment Institute

Prices, jobs, and personalities. Here comes the US election
by Chris Iggo 25 October 2024 (5 min read)
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Ca reaction: BoC accelerates the pace of cuts, but we see a reversion to 25bp at November’s meeting
by Gabriella Dickens 24 October 2024 (3 min read)
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October Op-ed - Meeting in the middle
by Chris Iggo, Gilles Moëc 23 October 2024 (10 min read)
Investment Institute
