Ethan Harris

Ethan Harris serves as Global Head of Economics Research at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, leading a team of economists covering the US and global economy. His research is distributed to BofA's institutional clients globally, giving his macro views on GDP, inflation, employment, and monetary policy substantial market reach. He previously served at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as a senior economist, giving him insider perspective on how central banks think about economic conditions and policy responses. Harris has been a regular voice in financial media on macroeconomic topics, and his team publishes regular research on topics including the outlook for Federal Reserve rate decisions, global growth dynamics, and emerging market economic conditions. His commentary on Federal Reserve communications and the neutral interest rate has been particularly influential among fixed income investors seeking guidance on duration positioning.