Greg Ip

Greg Ip has served as chief economics commentator at The Wall Street Journal for many years, providing authoritative coverage of the Federal Reserve, economic policy, and macroeconomic conditions. His books include "Foolproof: Why Safety Can Be Dangerous and How Danger Makes Us Safe" and "The Little Book of Economics". Ip is known for his ability to synthesize complex economic research and Federal Reserve deliberations into clear, accessible journalism without losing intellectual substance. He is one of the most widely cited economic journalists by policymakers and market participants. His reporting on the Fed's shift toward average inflation targeting, the evolution of forward guidance, and the practical constraints that balance sheet considerations place on monetary policy has helped professional investors and corporate decision-makers understand the Fed's actual operational framework rather than relying on simplified narratives.