James Bracken

Observatory Group is an economic and political advisory firm that predicts monetary, fiscal and legislative policy, as well as other political and economic events of macroeconomic relevance. Observatory Group’s analysis is designed to help buy-side investors stay ahead of the curve in understanding policy developments that could impact their investments. Observatory Group covers the major policy institutions that are relevant to monetary and fiscal policy in the G3, China, India, and other geographies on an opportunistic basis. Offices: New York Washington, DC Delhi Tokyo Bilbao Beijing Our History: Observatory Group was founded in 2007 by John Chamberlin, Jane Hartley, Mary Rosenbaum and Jin Saito, who had all previously worked together at the G7 Group, a macro-economic research firm. Alan Blinder and Anita Volz Wien, who were partners at the G7 Group, joined Observatory Group as Vice Chairmen. In 2014, Jane Hartley became the United States Ambassador to France. John Chamberlin now runs the business from the New York office, along with Anita Volz Wien, who in 2014 was elevated to Chairman. Mary Rosenbaum and Jin Saito manage the firm’s research from the Washington, DC office. Observatory Group initially covered the G3 (US, Eurozone, Japan) plus China. In early 2015, the firm added India to its geographic coverage area, and hired Surjit Bhalla, based in Delhi, who now covers India.