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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Take Two: ECB pauses rate hike cycle; US GDP beats expectations
by AXA Investment Managers 30 October 2023 (3 min read)

Summer Breeze, Autumn Leaves
by Gilles Moëc 30 October 2023 (5 min read)
Investment Institute

Twin peak for dollar-yen?
by Chris Iggo 27 October 2023 (5 min read)
Investment Institute

October Global Macro Monthly -Geopolitics and yield add to macro uncertainty
by AXA Investment Managers 25 October 2023 (10 min read)

Take Two: Middle East conflict risks inflation spike; China growth beats expectations
by AXA Investment Managers 23 October 2023 (3 min read)
