The Only Economist in Australia with Firsthand Experience Producing the World’s Most influential Data Release
I’m Evan Cunningham. I’m an American economist based in Sydney, Australia.
Before moving to Sydney, I held research roles at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. I hold a PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota. At BLS, I helped produce the official U.S. monthly jobs report — the single data release that moves global markets, shapes monetary policy, and sets the economic narrative each month.
Today, I bring that institutional knowledge and analytical rigor to Australia.
My mission is to help business leaders and policy makers better understand the complex forces shaping the global economy, so they can make decisions with conviction and drive widespread economic prosperity.
Whether you need clear analysis of the latest U.S., Australian, and global data, bespoke research on a specific economic question, or a trusted expert voice for your organization, I provide independent, authoritative insight you won’t find anywhere else in this country.
The U.S. & Global Economies, Decoded — For the Leaders Shaping the future of Australia and beyond
Interested in:
Analysis of the most important U.S., Australian, and international data releases.
Breakdowns of key economic data and policy developments shaping countries or regions around the world.
A monthly synthesis of U.S. private-sector labor market data to forecast and complement the official jobs report.
Epic Econ U.S. Brief
The U.S. economy and policy, decoded. Delivered to your inbox every month.
The U.S. economy drives global growth, shapes monetary policy, and moves markets in every corner of the world — including Australia. But for most leaders outside the United States, it remains a black box. Understanding it requires an insider’s knowledge of U.S. economic institutions, data, and politics — and how they interact to shape global outcomes.
That’s what the Epic Econ U.S. Brief delivers.
I have over 10 years of experience in U.S. statistical agencies and economic policy institutions. Each month, I translate that expertise into a clear, authoritative brief: what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for Australia and the global economy. Independent, expert analysis you can count on.
Each month, you’ll receive:
A comprehensive breakdown of current U.S. economic conditions
Key policy and political developments — and their economic implications
Forward-looking scenario analysis — where the economy is headed, and which indicators to track
Detailed chartbook of key indicators and trends
Actionable insights tailored to Australia and the broader global economy
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