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Chris Weston

Chris Weston is our Head of Research and holds over 24 years of experience in the industry. A highly-respected financial services expert, Chris has supported both retail and institutional clients at IG, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley, covering research as well as sales and trading roles. His extensive exposure to the FX, equities and fixed income markets puts him in a unique position to provide inspiring insights, research, ideas and risk-management strategies that support every step of your trading journey. Based in Australia, Chris is a well-known global media figure, regularly appearing on Bloomberg, Bloomberg Arabia, Channel News Asia and Sky News Business.

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Michael Brown

Michael Brown is a seasoned, award-winning market analyst, with a record of providing pertinent commentary, analysis, and forecasting across all major asset classes, principally through a global macro focus, over almost a decade in the financial services industry. He frequently appears in a wide range of UK and international media, discussing major risk events, key market trends, and broader macroeconomic themes. Michael holds an Executive MBA from Cranfield University.

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Felipe Barragán

Felipe Barragán is an economist with dual Master of Science degrees in Economics and Finance, and over 12 years of experience in economic research, portfolio management, and multi-asset investment strategies. Prior to joining Pepperstone, Felipe worked as a Senior Investment Analyst at AFP Capital, where he focused on asset allocation within international equities. Previously, he served as Co-Portfolio Manager at LarrainVial, where he developed and implemented quantitative models for multi-asset funds. His career also includes roles at BICE Inversiones, where he specialized in Latin American fixed income and macroeconomic analysis. Felipe’s expertise spans macro investing, global asset allocation, and data-driven market research, providing valuable insights to Pepperstone’s global client base.

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Dilin Wu

Dilin Wu is an experienced research strategist, specialising in the APAC region. Proficient in central bank policy analysis, cross-asset evaluation, and cryptocurrency investments, she is also a frequent contributor to several prominent Chinese-language financial publications. Dilin holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from the Australian National University.

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Ahmad Assiri

Ahmad Assiri is a market strategist who translates market moves in equities, FX, rates and commodities into concise insights. He brings a strong understanding of global macro, financial derivatives and equity investments, delivering strategic market views. His commentary, delivered in both English and Arabic, is regularly featured by top-tier media outlets and appears on TV networks. Ahmad holds a master’s degree in Applied Finance.

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