Stuart Parkinson

Stuart Parkinson, Chief Economist at Retail Economics

Stuart Parkinson is the Chief Economist at Retail Economics, a UK-based independent economics consultancy. He has an extensive career in the financial sector, previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer for Research at Deutsche Bank, where he represented research on various committees.4

Key Facts about Stuart Parkinson:

• He has over 27 years of international experience in banking and financial services, having worked across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the US.3
• Parkinson has a deep passion for economics and has conducted complex data analysis and research to identify methods to achieve cost savings in business and everyday life.4
• He is currently in the process of writing two books, one discussing mistakes in policy-making by the US Federal Reserve, and the second on utilizing economic theory to help people rationalize their spending decisions.4
• Parkinson holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Economics from the University of Kent and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics with Statistics from the University of Bristol.1

Professional Experience:

• Chief Economist, Retail Economics (June 2023 - Present)1
• Financial Analyst, Data modeller & Writer, Self-employed (October 2013 - Present)1
• COO Research, Associate Director of Research, Co-Head of Global Economics, Deutsche Bank (September 1992 - September 2013)1

Thought Leadership:

Parkinson is an economist and writes at The Top Note, a blog discussing ongoing macro and micro-economic issues.2 He is also a frequent commentator in media outlets like the Financial Times, Bloomberg, The Times, and Retail Week.4