Paul Kasriel Paul Kasriel joined the economic research unit of The Northern Trust Company in 1986 as Vice President and Economist, being named Chief U.S. Economist in 1994. He is responsible for making the Corporation's economic and interest rate forecasts, wich are used internally by the clients. Through written daily and weekly commentaries containing his straightforward and iconoclastic analysis of economic and financial market issues, Paul has developed a loyal following in the financial community, including the media. He is often quoted in national publications such as Barron's, Business Week, Investor's Business Daily and The New York Times. Paul is a weekly guest on television financial markets programs aired locally and in the Los Angeles area. He also appears on CNN, CNBC and PBS. Read More Read Less