Atakan Bakiskan
Atakan Bakiskan is an economist affiliated with the investment bank Berenberg, known for his insights on U.S. economic policy and its implications. Recently, he commented on the potential negative impact of former President Donald Trump's decision to impose a substantial fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers, arguing that such policies could lead to a loss of human capital and hinder productivity in the U.S. economy.
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Atakan Bakiskan, US economist at Berenberg bank, warned that the Fed's ultra-accommodative monetary policy could resemble the 1970s.
Trump’s attempts to influence Fed risk 1970s-style inflation and global backlash’ | US economy
United Kingdom· 2026-01-12
Atakan Bakiskan is an economist at the investment bank Berenberg who labelled Trump's move as part of an 'anti-growth' agenda.
Trump’s €100,000 visa fee plan opens the door for Ireland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-27
Atakan Bakiskan is an economist who lowered his growth estimate for the US due to the new H-1B fee.
US tech sector scrambles in the face of $100,000 feesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25
Atakan Bakiskan, an economist at the investment bank Berenberg, said the move was an example of the Trump administration’s 'anti-growth policymaking'.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee could hurt US growth, economists warn | US economyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-22
