Jay Morelock
Jay Morelock is an economist at FTN Financial. He concentrates on the analysis of economic releases, Federal Reserve policy, fiscal policy, and geo-political events with a primary focus on the U.S. He presents clear and objective analysis of the macroeconomy and its relation to markets through economic projections, written reports, conferences, and public commentary. Viewing the economy from the standpoint of the millennial generation, Jay offers an insightful, front-line perspective on the changing face of the U.S. workforce and its impact on global financial markets. He has appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box and is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg, and BBC. Prior to joining FTN Financial, he worked as a trader in the U.S. fixed income markets.
Jay graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in Economics and received his M.B.A. at New York University with concentrations in Economics and Finance.