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 has twice recognized him (2019 & 2025) as the nation’s top economic forecaster.

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 senior economist at European American Bank with responsibilities to monitor the global economy. Mr. Baumohl was also an award-winning journalist with TIME magazine who covered the White House, Federal Reserve and Wall Street. He is the author of an international 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.

A sought-out speaker with an ability to translate complex economic concepts into plain English, Mr. Baumohl frequently makes keynote presentations before conferences, corporate boards and legislatures on the economic and geopolitical outlook. He has lectured at NYU, Duke University and Florida Gulf Coast University, and served as a regular commentator on TV's Nightly Business Report.

Mr. Baumohl is a member of the Wall Street Journal Economic Forecast Panel and his projections on the economy and geopolitical risks are frequently cited in the news media. He holds an M.A. in International Affairs and Economics from Columbia University.