Jesse Wheeler
Economic Analyst at Morning Consult
Jesse Wheeler is an economic analyst at Morning Consult, where he delivers insights on economic and geopolitical trends affecting the U.S. and major emerging markets. Jesse brings years of experience in the financial services industry to this role, with a specialty at the intersection of economics, policy, and financial markets.
Prior to joining Morning Consult, Jesse worked as an economic and political risk analyst at MUFG Bank, where he focused on US fiscal, monetary, and foreign policy, and at Fitch Solutions, where he conducted macroeconomic research and forecasting of Latin American markets.
Jesse received his bachelor’s degree in history and environmental science from the University of South Carolina – Columbia, and his master’s degree in international economics from George Washington University.
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Global Consumer Confidence Report: June 2022
A cross-country assessment of the economic and financial views and expectations of consumers across major global economies
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U.S. Jobs & Labor Market Trends Report: June 2022
Providing a detailed assessment of the current state of the U.S. labor market, featuring proprietary data that provides enhanced scale, frequency and depth to official datasets
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to New Series Low
Americans are becoming increasingly pessimistic as concerns over rising prices and a possible economic downturn drive consumer sentiment to all-time lows
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Record-Setting Quit Rates Are About More Than Just Pay
Amid a historically tight labor market, a record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in March. Many were driven by a desire to earn a higher income, but Morning Consult data suggests that burnout is also contributing to greater attrition rates in certain industries
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Economic Uncertainty Prevails In May: May 2022 U.S. Economic Outlook
Morning Consult’s monthly U.S. Economic Outlook report provides an integrated assessment of the strength of U.S. consumers, workers and households
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Report Preview: Now Is the Time to Prepare for a Recession
The risk of recession is material enough to warrant businesses devoting additional time and resources to scenario planning
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Russian Consumers Are Feeling the Impact of Sanctions
Russian consumer sentiment has fallen sharply in recent days in the wake of increasingly punitive economic sanctions and a more protracted war in Ukraine
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Ukraine Conflict Adds to Inflation Woes: March 2022 U.S. Economic Outlook
Morning Consult’s monthly U.S. Economic Outlook report provides an integrated assessment of the strength of U.S. consumers, workers and households
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Report: Tracking Global Opinion on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
As Russia invades Ukraine, Morning Consult is tracking how this is affecting global public opinion, economic sentiment and political attitudes
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Beijing’s Focus on Near-Term Stability Pays Dividends
As economic headwinds convince Chinese policymakers to prioritize near-term stability, recent efforts to bolster sentiment in the real estate market appear to be paying off