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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How January 6 Shook My Faith in America
January 6, 2021, is etched in my memory as a day that fundamentally changed my faith in democracy in the United States. For over six decades, I believed that despite the intensity of political campaigns or occasional controversy over election results, the peaceful transition of power—a hallmark of our democracy—was an unshakable certainty. That belief was shattered on this fateful day.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in The Swamp
From the Projects to the President
The moment I received an invitation in 1994 to serve as the warm-up speaker for former President George H. W. Bush at a Wealth Management Conference in Phoenix, AZ, felt surreal. As the Chief Economist for JPMorgan Chase, I was used to addressing influential audiences, but this opportunity was truly unique. It represented a personal triumph—an affirmation of how far I had come from the low-income housing projects where I grew up. Yet, as I prepared for the event, one person remained in my thoughts: my mother.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Photography
Building a Resilient Circle of Human Connections
The start of a new year often brings resolutions, but I decided to undertake something more profound and meaningful this year. It is a creative project I’ve been considering for years, inspired by studies I have heard about linking strong social connections to mental health and longevity. I decided to deepen and strengthen my relationships with the people around me. To make this goal possible, I created a questionnaire to help me identify the most reliable, supportive, and genuine individuals in my life. I have pledged to loosely use this questionnaire to target at least ten people each year to help me decide who truly belongs in my inner circle.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Motivation
A Hybrid Workforce
In the year 2050, the U.S. labor force was unlike anything imagined in the early 21st century. Office buildings, factories, and even agricultural fields comprised a fusion of human workers and advanced robotic counterparts. These robots were not the clunky, emotionless automatons of science fiction; they were sleek, efficient, and equipped with advanced artificial intelligence. Some had begun to display traits that could only be described as human-like—curiosity, frustration, and even a basic sense of humor.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Futurism
Success Will Come Only When You Listen and Learn
Starting a business—especially a consulting business—has been challenging over the past five years. I had clung to the hopeful mindset, which believed that “if I built it, they would come.” I thought that a great idea or concept alone would automatically draw clients. But this past year taught me a lesson that changed how I approach my business and interactions with clients—a lesson rooted in understanding that I am not my audience.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Motivation
Frozen in Time
It was the winter of 1961, a season so bitterly cold that even the toughened streets of New York City seemed to shrink under the weight of the biting frost. I was just four years old, a small boy with a wide-eyed view of the world, still learning about its wonders and dangers. That day, my mother and I had been visiting relatives. We had spent the afternoon in the warmth of their modest apartment, with the aroma of sofrito and roasted pork filling the air. The laughter and chatter of family had made it a joyful escape from the frigid outdoors. But as the sun dipped behind the tenements, it was time to head home.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Families
A Special Tribute to Officer Joseph . Runner-Up in Letters of Gratitude Challenge.
Dear Officer Joseph: I’m writing to express my deep gratitude for the impact you had on my life. On Monday, February 27, 1967, I was a young boy of nine years and eight months, living in low-income housing in New York City. My father, who worked as a waiter, regularly picked me up from school to take me to Nedrick’s for lunch. Nedrick’s was a counter restaurant serving fast food known for its hot dogs and orange drink. But that day, as I waited outside my school, he never showed up. I remember nervously trying to convince myself that he had just overslept, even as I felt uneasy. But when my mom picked me up after school after ending her part-time job shift, my concern y turned into fear.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Humans
The Queen’s Final Act
The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. This strange phenomenon quickly captivated social media, igniting a frenzy of theories and speculation. Was it a sign from the heavens? Had supernatural forces kidnapped the Queen? Or was this nature’s way of expressing the upheaval caused by her sudden absence? The online world was teeming with theories, and numerous hashtags were trending within minutes, each more fantastical than the last.
By Anthony Chanabout a year ago in Fiction
