Mark Zandi

Mark Zandi

economist United States

Mark Zandi is the chief economist at Moody's Analytics, where he specializes in economic analysis and forecasting. He is known for his insights on economic trends and the factors influencing consumer spending and GDP growth. Zandi's recent analysis highlighted that the wealthiest households in the U.S. are driving nearly half of consumer spending, a trend that reflects their increasing net worth and a significant wealth effect in the economy.

Born on Jan 15, 1961 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
123,691
Power
7,982$
Sentiment
5.97
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +10% 331,002,651 115,956 $21,000,000 7,357$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,734 $700,000 626$
Totals 2 339,657,273 123,690 $21,700,000 7,983$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, estimated in 2024 that privatization could cost the typical American taking out a new mortgage between $1,800 and $2,800 per year. 6

CNN: Trump ‘giving very serious consideration’ to spinning off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie

Switzerland Switzerland: Moody's economist Mark Zandi was described as a political opponent of President Donald Trump. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Herabstufung der USA treibt Anleihe-Renditen auf über fünf Prozent

Brazil Brazil: Mark Zandi is an economist at Moody's Analytics who has been accused of being a long-time critic of the Trump administration. 3

O Globo: Sob Trump, Estados Unidos têm nota rebaixada pela Moody's pela primeira vez desde 1917. Entenda

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Mark Zandi is an economist at Moody's Analytics who has been criticized by Steven Cheung for his long-standing opposition to Trump's policies. 3

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Porta-voz de Trump critica rebaixamento da classificação dos EUA pela Moody’s

Brazil Brazil: Mark Zandi, an economist at Moody's Analytics, was accused of being a long-time critic of the government's policies. 3

O Globo: Moody's rebaixa nota dos Estados Unidos, que deixa de ser AAA