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Javier Amador

BBVA Research

Principal Economist

Javier Amador is Principal Economist of BBVA Research. He joined BBVA Research in 2002. He has worked mainly in macroeconomic and financial analysis related to the Mexican, US and global economy. Between 2005 and 2007 he was a Senior Economist in the US team where he analyzed inflation and monetary policy mainly. He was a Principal Economist in the Global Financial Scenarios Team from 2010 to 2013 where he followed mainly Monetary Policy.

He obtained the Degree in Economics at the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) in 2000 with the highest honors (Summa Cum Laude), and an MsC in macroeconomics and finance subjects at the University of Birmingham in 2001.

Latest publications

US | Despite expected cuts, investors push Treasury spreads higher

28 August 2025

Three developments shaped the Treasury market over the past month: a weak jobs report, a dovish tone from Powell at Jackson Hole, and renewed political pressure stemming from Trump’s push to replace Governor Lisa Cook from the Fed’s Board.

US | Downward revisions to job gains show a weakening labor market

15 August 2025

July U.S. labor data show sharp hiring slowdown: 73k jobs added, prior months revised -258k, jobless rate at 4.2%, participation at 62.2%. Wage growth stagnates; health care sole driver. Market sees 89% odds of Fed rate cut in September.

Mexico | Banxico’s unchanged guidance signals more rate cuts ahead

8 August 2025

The absence of new language suggesting increased caution—despite recent core inflation stickiness—indicates that most members remain open to continuing the easing cycle, albeit at the current more gradual pace of 25 bps per meeting.