Bernard Baumohl

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. The Wall Street Journal ranked him the most accurate forecaster in a major survey of economists in 2019.

Mr. Baumohl began his career 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 journalist with TIME magazine and covered the White House, Federal Reserve and Wall Street. Mr. Baumohl has lectured at NYU, Duke University and Florida Gulf Coast University, and served as a regular commentator on TV's Nightly Business Report. He is a member of the Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Panel and his projections on the economy and geopolitical outlook are frequently cited in the news media.

Mr. Baumohl is author of the best seller, "The Secrets of Economic Indicators: Hidden Clues to Future Economic Trends and Investment Opportunities." The book is in its 3rd edition and has been translated into multiple languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and German. He holds an M.A. in International Affairs and Economics from Columbia University.