George Saravelos
George Saravelos is the Global Co-Head of FX Research at Deutsche Bank in London, where he leads the fundamental analysis of major global currency markets. In this role, Saravelos contributes to the bank’s flagship research publications and provides insights into cross-asset implications for FX, global bond markets, and other financial instruments. Before joining Deutsche Bank, he gained extensive experience at the International Monetary Fund and held senior positions in FX strategy and research, building a reputation as a leading voice on currency dynamics, capital flows, and macroeconomic trends. Saravelos frequently appears in financial media to provide commentary on the U.S. dollar, euro, emerging market currencies, and global macroeconomic developments, making him a trusted expert for investors, corporate treasuries, and market strategists.
George Saravelos Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Managing Director and Global Head of FX Research
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Teaching Fellow in Economics
Academic History
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M.P.A., Economics
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B.A., Economics
DEUTSCHE BANK
George Saravelos serves as Global Co-Head of FX Research at Deutsche Bank, where he leads the fundamental analysis of major currency markets and advises clients on risks and opportunities in global FX trading.
His mandate also extends to global bond markets, analyzing cross-asset implications for FX, equities, and other financial instruments.
Saravelos has spearheaded the development of Deutsche Bank’s FX investment index product suite, including the creation of the bank’s first benchmark index tracking currency market returns.
He has also played a key role in covering the Eurozone macroeconomic and political outlook, particularly during the Greek debt crisis.
Notably, he proposed the “Pennsylvania Plan”, a strategy aimed at rebalancing U.S. debt by shifting ownership to domestic investors and promoting stablecoin adoption.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Saravelos is a widely recognized voice in global finance, offering insights on currency markets, capital flows, and macroeconomic trends.
He frequently appears on leading financial media outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and Fox Business, providing expert commentary on FX dynamics, bond market interactions, and global macroeconomic developments.