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Paul Dales

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Chief UK Economist at Capital Economics
📍 United Kingdom

Paul Dales is the Chief UK Economist at Capital Economics, where he oversees analysis of the UK economy and its financial markets. He has previously covered the US, Australian, and New Zealand economies. He holds degrees from Loughborough and London universities and a Securities Institute Diploma.

He is a multi-award-winning forecaster, named economist of the year in Australia (2016) and US house price forecaster of the year (2011), among other accolades.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief UK Economist
Location
United Kingdom
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UK Inflation Rates
Frequently comments on CPI inflation, the Bank of England's interest rate policy, and the impact of global events like energy price shocks on the UK economy.
Labour Market Analysis
Analyzes UK labour market weakness, wage growth, and unemployment data as key indicators for forecasting future economic and monetary policy decisions.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Chief UK Economist
Capital Economics
2-2015 - 12-2018
Chief Australia & New Zealand Economist
Capital Economics
1-2009 - 1-2015
Senior US Economist
Capital Economics
1-2001 - 12-2008
UK Economist
Capital Economics
In the press

Media appearances

Rachel Reeves's tax burden 'could deter workers from ...'. Featured in Capital Economics
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Labour has already broken its manifesto commitments. Featured in Capital Economics
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Education
Master of Science (MSc)
Birkbeck, University of London
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Loughborough University
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