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Economist
An economist is a professional who studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. In trading, economists provide analysis and forecasts on macroeconomic data that influence market movements and monetary policy decisions.
Example
“The bank's chief economist forecast that the Federal Reserve would raise rates by 25 basis points, and when it happened as predicted, traders who positioned accordingly profited from the bond market move.”