Michael Metcalfe

Michael Metcalfe, Head of Macro Strategy, State Street

Michael leads the State Street Global Markets Macro Strategy team, blending more than 20-years of strategy expertise with academic rigor and alternative data.

His innovative approach analyzes investor behavior, media narratives, and online inflation, earning top ranks in industry surveys and accolades for his contributions to the Journal of Fixed Income and the Journal of Investment Management.

Along with his co-authors his recent research on inflation determinants won the Harry M. Markowitz award for best paper in 2023.

Beyond academia, Michael has shared his insights on money printing and funding climate change in two TED talks, attracting over two million views; demonstrating his ability to communicate complex economic concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.

A Cambridge economics graduate, he is a fixture in the financial media and at industry conferences. Originally from Newcastle, Michael lives in in London with his wife Veronica and children, Charlie and Pia.