Capital Economics for Corporates
We provide independent and rigorous economic and market analysis that helps corporates identify opportunities and understand risks with greater confidence
Dedicated support across your company
Different teams have unique needs and uses for macroeconomic insight in their daily workflows. Capital Economics is uniquely positioned to enable them to all drive better business outcomes through our tailored insight and analysis.
Strategy and risk
Corporate strategists need to know about macroeconomic risks and opportunities in order to make business decisions. Capital Economics stand apart from the industry with our timely, concise briefing analysis and in-person meetings; we get straight to the point, deliver clear and concise insight while encouraging questions and discussion.
Supply Chain Management
Supply chain managers need to know how economic trends will change their business over the short to long term. Capital Economics provides comprehensive forecasting of key supply and demand variables and highlights key near-term risk factors as well as insight into long-term issues shaping the global economy and markets.
Treasury/Finance
Corporate treasurers need a close understanding of the macro and market environment in order to manage company finances with confidence. Our analysis and forecasts of near to long-term moves in interest and exchange rates help treasurers mitigate risk while identifying opportunities.
We help corporates anticipate changes in the global macro and market landscape
Your company needs to know how near to long-term changes in the global economy could affect your business and your customers. Our timely, concise economic and market insight helps companies anticipate the strategic and operational consequences of these shifts.
Our unmatched global coverage gives corporates the edge they need
Our global team is constantly analysing what is happening – and what might happen next – in over 100 markets, economies, and sectors so our clients don’t have to. Our economists give corporate strategists the insight they need to identify macro risks and opportunities. And we help corporate finance teams understand what macro shifts mean for financial markets.
We help corporates improve and streamline internal and external reporting
Our cutting-edge platform allows our corporate clients to create tailored macro charts and data for use in their internal decision-making process. Our tools save you time and help you explain complex macroeconomic and geopolitical issues internally and externally.
Experience the value that Capital Economics can deliver
With complimentary 2-week access to our subscription services, you can explore comprehensive economic insight, data and charting tools, and attend live virtual events hosted by our economists.
Sectors we serve
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Automotive & Aerospace
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Consumer goods
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Healthcare
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Oil & Gas
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Technology
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Transport
Your business problem. Our bespoke solution.
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Featured Economists
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Paul Ashworth
Chief North America Economist
Paul Ashworth is our Chief North America Economist, with overall responsibility for our coverage of the US and Canada. He joined Capital Economics in 2001 and has led our Toronto office since 2007. Paul joined Capital Economics from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) where he worked on their large-scale model of the global economy and was responsible for coverage of various countries, including Canada and Germany. He holds degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Strathclyde and Warwick Universities, and his PhD thesis focused on asymmetry and asymmetric adjustment in macroeconomics.
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Jennifer McKeown
Chief Global Economist
Jennifer McKeown is Chief Global Economist at Capital Economics. She leads a team of economists producing research on global themes and works closely with economists across Capital Economics’ regional services to shape the global view and to draw out the key implications of our forecasts. She is an important point of contact for many clients and presents frequently on the global economic outlook in person and at online events, as well as appearing regularly on TV and radio. Prior to becoming Chief Global Economist, Jennifer was Chief Europe Economist at Capital Economics. She joined the company from the Bank of England, where she also specialised in the economics of the euro-zone. She holds an MSc in economics from University College London and a BA in economics from the University of East Anglia.
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Caroline Bain
Chief Commodities Economist
Caroline Bain is the Chief Commodities Economist at Capital Economics, with overall responsibility for the Commodities Overview, Energy and Metals services. Caroline joined us from the Economist Intelligence Unit, where she was a member of the global forecasting team with particular responsibility for commodities. She is also the author of 'The Economist Guide to Commodities', with a second edition published in 2021. In 2023, Caroline was named to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s advisory panel. She has degrees in economics from Trinity College Dublin and the University of London.