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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Fed backstops the economy with $2.3trn in measures
by AXA Investment Managers 09 April 2020 (5 min read)

How responsible investing standards and policies affect returns
by Thomas Roulland 06 April 2020 (7 min read)

Congress finally approves $2 trillion stimulus package
by AXA Investment Managers 26 March 2020 (5 min read)

Government introduces measures to backstop the labour force
by AXA Investment Managers 22 March 2020 (5 min read)

BoE surprise monetary easing - another day, another policy measure
by AXA Investment Managers 19 March 2020 (3 min read)
