Brian Coulton
Brian Coulton is the chief economist at Fitch Ratings, where he provides insights on economic trends and their implications for financial markets. With a focus on macroeconomic analysis, Coulton often comments on issues such as inflation, interest rates, and the impact of fiscal policies on the economy. In the recent context of rising inflation in the US, he highlighted concerns about the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation while addressing new risks associated with tariff hikes and labor supply constraints.
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Coulton argues that jobs are the most important indicator of the US economy’s health.
Trump’s ‘golden age’ is a myth as America teeters on the financial brink
Australia· 2025-11-28
Brian Coulton, chief economist at Fitch Ratings, wrote in a note on Thursday about the evidence of more tariff pass through to consumers.
Trump says there’s ‘no inflation.’ But recent data shows prices are rising — partly due to his policies
United States· 2025-09-12
Brian Coulton, chief economist at Fitch Ratings, discussed the implications of the decline in core inflation.
CPI report: US inflation cooled to a six-month low in March, but tariff pressures are quickly mountingUnited States· 2025-04-10
Fitch Ratings chief economist Brian Coulton summed it up like this.
Economic turmoil created by Trump’s tariffs will affect everything from coffee to interest ratesAustralia· 2025-04-04
Brian Coulton is the chief economist at Fitch Ratings and discusses the impact of tariffs on the global economy.
Les droits de douane américains sont au plus haut depuis 1945, un choc pour l’économie mondiale
France· 2025-03-28
Brian Coulton, chief economist at Fitch Ratings, stated that the current inflation numbers are not good.
US inflation unexpectedly increases
United Kingdom· 2025-02-13
