Paul Kasriel

Name: Paul Kasriel

Position: Senior Vice President and Director of Economic Research

Paul joined the economic research unit of The Northern Trust Company in 1986 as Vice President and Economist, being named Senior Vice President and Director of Economic Research in 2000. His economic and interest rate forecasts are used both internally and by clients. The consistent accuracy of Northern's economic forecasts is exemplified by its ranking in the top five of the Blue Chip Survey for the past 15 years. For the year 2004, Northern's economic forecast was ranked sixth in the USA Today survey of economists. Through written commentaries containing his straightforward and often nonconsensus analysis of economic and financial market issues, Paul has developed a loyal following in the financial community. Northern Trust's economic website was listed in the top ten most interesting by The Wall Street Journal. Paul is often quoted in the local, national and international media. Paul is the co-author of a book entitled Seven Indicators That Move Markets. In addition to being a member of the American Economic Association and the National Association of Business Economists, Paul has served on the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association. Paul began his career as a research economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago where he analyzed developments in the money and capital markets. He was promoted to the official staff and given the responsibility of organizing and leading the monetary policy briefings for the Bank's president. Paul has been a lecturer in finance at the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Although his classroom teaching days are over, Paul's passion for educating the public on economic matters is reflected in his oral and written presentations. Paul was graduated with honors from the University of South Florida, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. He received a Master of Arts degree in economics from Indiana University.