Opinion
Our writers
Academics, economists and specialist commentators who write for economos. Their views are their own and are always labelled as opinion.
Economic Commentator
Adrian Cole
Adrian Cole is an economic commentator for economos, writing on macroeconomics, monetary policy and where politics meets financial markets. He examines how central-bank decisions, government policy and shifts in the global economy shape growth and investment.
Business & Markets Reporter
Claire Whitman
Claire Whitman is a business and markets reporter for economos, writing on companies, markets and the economics of technology, with a focus on Wall Street.
Senior Markets Columnist
Daniel Mercer
Daniel Mercer is a senior markets columnist for economos, writing on American financial markets, Federal Reserve policy and global investment trends. He examines market cycles, monetary decisions and investor behaviour, bringing long experience to the forces that move asset prices and the wider financial system.
Political Economy Columnist
Étienne Laurent
Étienne Laurent is a political economy columnist for economos, writing on the relationship between economic policy, state intervention and Europe's industrial competitiveness. He examines how political choices, historical forces and structural change shape Europe's place in the global economy.
Economic Research Analyst
Hannah Weiss
Hannah Weiss is an economic research analyst for economos, specialising in industrial competitiveness, energy markets and productivity across Europe. She examines how industrial policy, structural change and the energy transition affect business performance, investment and long-term growth.
Energy & Economics Correspondent
Isabel Romero
Isabel Romero is an energy and economics correspondent for economos, covering energy markets, inflation and the economics of the global energy transition. She reports on how energy prices, geopolitics and environmental policy affect businesses, consumers and growth, with particular attention to southern Europe and Latin America.
Financial Markets Analyst
Luca Ferraro
Luca Ferraro is a financial markets analyst for economos, specialising in European banking, sovereign debt and bond markets. He examines how monetary policy, financial stability and investor sentiment interact, with particular attention to the euro zone and the economic challenges facing Europe.
Wealth & Risk Analyst
Markus Feld
Markus Feld is a wealth and risk analyst for economos, specialising in private wealth, asset management and global financial risk. He examines how monetary policy, currency movements and geopolitical uncertainty shape capital flows, investment strategy and financial stability, with an emphasis on risk management and preserving wealth over the long term.
Technology & Economics Columnist
Sophie Bennett
Sophie Bennett is a technology and economics columnist for economos, writing on the economic impact of artificial intelligence, innovation and the future of work. She examines how new technologies reshape business models, productivity, investment and competitiveness, separating measurable results from hype.