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Gareth Leather

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Senior Emerging Markets Economist at Capital Economics
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Gareth Leather is a Senior Asia Economist at Capital Economics with over a decade of experience analyzing emerging markets. His expertise lies in macroeconomic forecasting and developments across Asia, frequently publishing research and analysis. He earned a BSc from the University of Warwick and an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies.

He is a recognized expert in his field, regularly speaking at industry events like the Emerging Markets Roundtable and sharing his insights on global trade dynamics, including US-China relations and their impact on Asian economies.

He is a recipient of the FocusEconomics Analyst Forecast Award for his precise economic predictions for Bangladesh.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Senior Emerging Markets Economist
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Emerging Asian Economies
His entire career is dedicated to covering emerging Asia, with a focus on countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, as well as broader regional trends.
Macroeconomic Forecasting
An award-winning analyst recognized for his accurate predictions on key indicators like GDP, inflation, and fiscal balance across various Asian countries.
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Career

Work history

7-2011
Senior Emerging Markets Economist
Capital Economics
3-2006 - 6-2011
Senior Asia Economist/Editor
Economist Intelligence Unit
9-2003 - 3-2006
Asia Analyst/Head of Team
Business Monitor
6-2002 - 9-2003
Asia Analyst
Global Insight
5-2001 - 6-2002
Economist
Ministry of Defence
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Education
1999 - 2000
MA
School of Oriental and African Studies
1995 - 1998
BSc (Hons)
University of Warwick
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