Boston Economic Club upcoming events

Bruce Kasman: A Cyclical State of Mind (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

BEC Luncheon

A Cyclical State of Mind

featuring

Bruce Kasman

Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic Research at J.P. Morgan

SUMMARY

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BIO

Bruce Kasman is Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic Research at J.P. Morgan, where he leads the firm’s analysis of the global economy and economic policy. He directs its flagship economic publication, Global Data Watch. Kasman joined J.P. Morgan in 1994 and previously headed European economic research. Earlier, he was a senior international economist at Morgan Stanley and worked in the International Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His work emphasizes the linkages among economies, markets, and policy regimes and brings a global perspective to economic forecasting. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University.

Harold Ford, Jr.: Making Sense of the Midterm Elections (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

BEC Luncheon

Making Sense of the Midterm Elections

featuring

Harold Ford, Jr.

Vice Chair of Wholesale Banking at Truist Financial Corporation

SUMMARY

The harsh arithmetic of American politics is that the day after a national election, the next one is less than two years away. The midterm elections served as warmup to an even more contentious presidential contest. Former Congressman Harold Ford will review the results of the midterm elections, making sense of the control of Capitol Hill and its relationship with the White House. He will also explain how it sets the foundation for a grueling two-year presidential contest.

BIO

Harold Ford, Jr. is Vice Chair of Wholesale Banking at Truist Financial Corporation, working with corporate and institutional clients and contributing to the firm’s engagement on business and economic issues. He previously represented Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for a decade, serving on the Financial Services and Budget committees. Since leaving Congress, he has held senior roles in financial services and remained active in economic and public policy discussions. Ford also serves on the board of CME Group. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

Phil Suttle: A Not Very Suttle Tour of the 2027 Global Economic Outlook (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

BEC Luncheon

A Not Very Suttle Tour of the 2027 Global Economic Outlook

featuring

Phil Suttle

Founder of Suttle Economics

SUMMARY

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BIO

Phil Suttle is the founder of Suttle Economics, providing independent analysis of the global economy and financial markets. He previously served as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist at the Institute of International Finance and as Global Head of Emerging Markets Research at Barclays Capital. Earlier in his career, he held positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and Bank of England. His experience across public institutions and private markets gives him a broad perspective on international macroeconomics, capital flows, emerging markets, and the global economic outlook. Suttle studied at Oxford University.