Anthony Chan
Bio
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
Stories (204/0)
Bella and Teddy's Unbreakable Bond
Once upon a time, a little girl named Bella lived in the exciting city of Doha, Qatar, with her constant companion, a stuffed Teddy Bear named Teddy. Teddy was no ordinary bear; he had been with Bella since she was a few months old, a precious gift from Auntie Mary! Mary had spent weeks looking for the perfect companion for Bella. Only after observing her unique personality and watching Bella's actions closely was she able to decide that Teddy was the perfect suitor.
By Anthony Chan4 months ago in Fiction
A Review of My 2024 Goals, Aspirations, and Strategy
As the calendar flips to a new year, it's natural for Vocal creators to reflect on the past and turn their attention toward new and exciting horizons. The past year on Vocal has been a journey for me of creative discovery, growth, and topped by a small accolade. As in life, my experiences with Vocal over the past year will significantly shape my goals for the coming year!
By Anthony Chan4 months ago in Motivation
Strategic Homebuying: Capitalizing on Peak Mortgage Rates for Long-Term Gain
Some of the advice that every victim in a horror movie might give a prospective home buyer when mortgage rates rise to high levels is to “Stay away from the woods” (a.k.a. don’t talk to anyone trying to sell you a home), and “don’t run up the stairs” (a.k.a. don’t rush to make an offer on a house). The good news is that purchasing a home can be significantly less treacherous than what a horror victim goes through in a scary movie.
By Anthony Chan5 months ago in Trader
Mission Accomplished: Is it Too Early for the Fed to Declare Victory?
Yes, it is too early to declare victory. Still, the Federal Reserve’s jet appears to be approaching the airport with good runway visibility. In November 2023, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, the core PCE deflator excluding food and energy components, saw its 12-month growth rate fall to 3.2%. That figure was almost half its peak 5.9% growth rate recorded in March 2022. While that figure remains above the Fed’s 2.0% target growth rate, the core PCE’s 6-month annualized growth rate fell to 1.9%, below the Fed’s 2.0% inflation growth target!
By Anthony Chan5 months ago in Trader
Secrets Unveiled at Sea
A cruise ship named Ocean Serenity glided through the moonlit waters, carrying Bill, Jack, Susan, and Lars on a voyage of escapism. Bill, the man of the hour, had won a fortune from a scratch-off lottery ticket and decided to take his closest friends on a cruise to celebrate life's unpredictability.
By Anthony Chan5 months ago in Criminal
Navigating Through an Identity Crisis: The 2024 Election
In the turbulent landscape of American politics leading up to the 2024 Presidential election, I am grappling with an identity crisis as I attempt to align my values with a political party. The nation stands at a crossroads, marked by deep political divisions, and I am still determining whether my choices reflect the kind of future I want for my grandchildren and the rest of my family!
By Anthony Chan6 months ago in The Swamp