Samuel Tombs
Samuel Tombs is the chief US economist for Pantheon Macroeconomics, known for his expertise in analyzing economic trends and labor market data. Recently, he was in the news for providing insights on the impact of federal layoffs on unemployment claims, noting that a slight increase in claims from former federal employees reflects ongoing labor market changes. His analysis emphasizes the need to carefully interpret initial claims data amidst fluctuations in the labor market.
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Samuel Tombs, chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, cautioned that the tepid January for claims was not a sign of a turnaround in the labor market.
Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009
United States· 2026-02-05
Economist Samuel Tombs of Pantheon Macroeconomics commented on Warsh's need to maintain confidence.
Donald Trump picks former US Fed official Kevin Warsh as next central bank chief
New Zealand· 2026-01-31
Samuel Tombs expects only a 'pretty small fiscal boost' from Trump’s policies next year.
Donald Trump promised a new ‘golden age’ for the US economy. Where is it? | US economy
United Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Samuel Tombs, chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, suggested that the latest jobs report was unlikely to persuade policymakers to ease monetary policy.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data | US economyUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16
Samuel Tombs, chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, wrote Wednesday.
Wholesale inflation cooled in August as businesses absorb tariff costs — for nowUnited States· 2025-09-10
Economist Samuel Tombs wrote about the implications of import prices in relation to tariffs.
‘Sneakflation’: How Trump’s tariffs are gradually raising costs for American consumersUnited States· 2025-08-24
Samuel Tombs estimates that economic growth in the second half will be below 1% annualized.
Trump confirma nuevos aranceles desde el 1.º de agosto: suben tarifas a 80 países
Costa Rica· 2025-07-31
Samuel Tombs predicts that growth for the second half of the year will be below 1%.
Après plusieurs reports, J-1 pour les droits de douane de Donald Trump
Monaco· 2025-07-31
Samuel Tombs is the chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics who noted weak demand for discretionary services.
Inflation news: Prices are falling, but it might be for bad reasonsUnited States· 2025-05-14
Samuel Tombs, chief US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said the Fed's callout of greater risks in the US economy amounted to a thinly veiled critique of the new administration’s import tariffs.
Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy | US economyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-07Samuel Tombs from Pantheon Macroeconomics commented on Trump's tariff plans and their potential impact on consumer behavior.
US-Zölle: Trump überrumpelt die Finanzmärkte
Switzerland· 2025-04-03
Samuel Tombs is the chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics analyzing the impact of tariffs.
Equipe de Trump prepara novas tarifas no valor de trilhões para o ‘Dia da Libertação’
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-20
Samuel Tombs is the chief US economist for Pantheon Macroeconomics.
Jobless claims spike, in worrisome sign for the US labor marketUnited States· 2025-02-27
