Anthony Chan
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Chan Economics LLC, Public Speaker
Chief Global Economist & Public Speaker JPM Chase ('94-'19).
Senior Economist Barclays ('91-'94)
Economist, NY Federal Reserve ('89-'91)
Econ. Prof. (Univ. of Dayton, '86-'89)
Ph.D. Economics
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Summertime Fun Foods
There are many exciting foods that come to mind when we think of summer! The “top 5 summertime” foods include Hot Dogs, Corn on the cob, Ice cream, Lobster, and Potato salad! We often enjoy these fun foods when we visit State fairs, pack a picnic meal, or take an afternoon stroll with family and friends! It is a time to indulge our taste buds while shedding the many layers of clothing we used to protect us from the cold elements of winter.
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Feast
Do You Believe in Dragons?
There weren’t always dragons in the Valley. Growing up in a low-income housing project in New York City as a young Asian-Hispanic kid, the thought of dragons within my neighborhood was as foreign as the combination of my ethnicity. Yet my Asian father, Yiu Hon, always expressed great patience in explaining to my mom, Patricia and me the importance and benevolence of dragons. It did not matter to Yiu Hon that few residents in our neighborhood understood the importance of dragons.
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Fiction
Letter to My Darling Mother
Dear Mom: You raised me as though I was an only child because my older brother moved out when I was six months old to get married and start his own family. In my eyes, I felt lucky because you showered me with all your love during my childhood. Although the love was suffocating at times for me, I became addicted to your attention and all the love you offered me.
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Confessions
How the U.S. Can Boost Oil Production and Lower Gasoline Prices?
An increase in oil output would be supported by some climate change advocates if it is temporary until the United States transitions to renewable energy sources. In contrast, some support increased energy production to help ensure the United States recaptures its energy independence status.
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Trader
Message to All Our Nurses Representing an Important Group of Unsung Heroes
My mother always told me that no good deed ever goes unpunished. She would utter those words often to remind me of all the times she went out of her way to do nice things for me when my behavior was less than stellar towards her. Today, this adage is even more appropriate as it pertains to our "hometown hero nurses," that go unnoticed for all they do!
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Journal
Is U.S. Inflation, Public Enemy Number One?
The U.S. Federal Reserve has made it clear that inflation has moved front and center into its radar screen. That means that just as workers were beginning to enjoy some real pricing power, it will move to dampen growth in the economy to relieve upward inflation pressures. Financial markets also joined the fray as the 2-Year U.S. Treasury Yield popped to 1.48% signaling six 25 basis point hikes in short-term rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve minutes after the CPI report was released on Feb. 10, 2022!
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Trader
The Reincarnation of Modern Supply-Side Economics
The administration has recently decided to rebrand its Build Back Better legislative plan and recently have given it intellectual support by saying that it is justified by calling it, Modern Supply-Side Economics," (MSSE).
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Trader
If You Want to Hedge Against the Surge in Residential Housing Prices
For most families, purchasing a home represents one of the most significant investments they will ever make during their lifetime! A recent estimate released by Financialsamuri.com (January 6, 2022) reveals that a typical homeowner family has 70% of their net worth invested in a primary residence. After experiencing countless bidding wars, and a surge in housing prices, some homeowners/prospective buyers have become worried that prices could collapse and leave them with a case of buyer’s remorse.
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Trader
A Quick Review of U.S. (December 2021) Employment Report and the Main Reason U.S. Real GDP Growth Will Slow In 2022?
Generating faster economic growth requires the presence of spare capacity. In contrast, tight labor markets signal firms will face challenges compared to when the U.S. Unemployment Rate stood at 14.8% April 2020).
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Journal
Taking Stock of My 2022 New Year's Resolution
We all go around swearing that our lives are too complicated to manage. And, while most of us will readily concede that our rollercoaster lives are running amok, we remain convinced that there is little we can do about it!
By Anthony Chan4 years ago in Motivation
