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    Nathaniel Karp
    Nathaniel Karp
    Chief Economist
    USA

    BBVA Research Department since 1999 (2005- US Team)

    •The World Bank, Ministry of Education, Republic Bank

    •BA Studies Economics (ITAM)

    •MsC & PhD Studies Economics (Warwick)

    Latest publications

    January 8, 2021

    U.S. | Backslide in Employment Not a Sign of Broader Weakening

    Surging Covid-19 cases and increased voluntary and compulsory distancing measures in some areas of the country produced the first drop in nonfarm payrolls (-140K) since April. The year-end fiscal relief package should alleviate some of the pressures on households and businesses.

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    December 19, 2020

    U.S. Regional Chartbook. December 2020
    Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and contagions rising rapidly. Economic activity is improving across most states. Data suggests a trade off between economic activity and containment measures.

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    December 17, 2020

    U.S. | FOMC loads and aims but refrains from pulling the trigger
    As we expected, the FOMC left interest rates unchanged and enhanced their forward guidance on asset purchases. Today’s move represents only a modest shift in guidance and will not significantly alter the level and depth of financial accommodation being provided by the Fed.

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