Anthony Chan
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Chan Economics LLC, Public Speaker
Chief Global Economist & Public Speaker JPM Chase ('94-'19).
Senior Economist Barclays ('91-'94)
Economist, NY Federal Reserve ('89-'91)
Econ. Prof. (Univ. of Dayton, '86-'89)
Ph.D. Economics
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Stories (301)
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I Know What We Will Not Be Doing Next Summer
Every summer for the past twenty-five years, like clockwork, the four of us—Anton, Jean, Marjorie, and Webster—came together as if the calendar demanded it. Whether it was a lazy picnic under the oaks in Prospect Park, a dinner crawl through old haunts in Manhattan, or a grilled feast in someone’s backyard, summer had a rhythm, and that rhythm pulsed to the beat of our friendship.
By Anthony Chan7 months ago in Fiction
The Virus That Stole My Breath—Twice
I never imagined a virus could push me so close to the edge. It started subtly last year — an itch in the throat, a few sneezes, and a persistent fatigue that I attributed to overwork or aging. I remember thinking, “Well, here comes another cold.”
By Anthony Chan7 months ago in Fiction
The Boy Who Never Spoke
Each night, the apartment falls silent, except for the faint hum of city life beyond the windows and the occasional creak of old pipes. To most, these sounds are just the rhythms of an aging building. But to me, the sounds mean much more; it is my son, Tony, letting me know that he is forever by my side.
By Anthony Chan8 months ago in Fiction
Ghosts of the American Promise
History books often tell us what happened, but they rarely convey what it felt like. They list dates and treaties, acts of Congress, and wars won or lost. However, they often overlook the human struggle—the stories of those whose lives shaped America from the ground up but who were excluded from its promises. My father, Yiu Hon Chan, was one of them.
By Anthony Chan8 months ago in History
The Truth Beneath the Northern Lights
Janice Liu had grown up in a household where achievement wasn’t just encouraged—it was enforced. The daughter of Chinese American immigrants in the bustling suburbs of New Jersey, Janice was raised in a home characterized by discipline, deference, and diligence. Her parents, both engineers, believed in structure, order, and the absolute necessity of excellence. Her path, as they envisioned it, was straightforward: top grades, a prestigious university, and a respectable, high-earning profession.
By Anthony Chan8 months ago in Pride
Resigning From the Role I Never Applied For
Dear Friends, Acquaintances, and Emotional Freeloaders: After much soul-searching, three sleepless nights, a half bottle of Cabernet, and one highly unnecessary loop of Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love of All”, I, Anthony, am officially and unequivocally resigning from my unofficial, unpaid, and unappreciated position as Everyone’s Reliable Rock, Personal Therapist, Emergency Lifeguard, Calendar Adjuster, and Default Cheerleader.
By Anthony Chan9 months ago in Journal
Lessons I Learned
In her 80th year, Martina still sat each morning on the edge of her bed, with her eyes alert as the world passed by. Many of her grandchildren, who ran around and drove her crazy, now brought her water, tea, and coffee. Other family members became confidants, sharing heartbreaks and hopes. She often listened more than she spoke.
By Anthony Chan9 months ago in Poets
