John Authers is a well-known British financial journalist and author, recognized for his analysis of global markets and economic trends. He attended Priory School and spent a year at Belmont Hill School in Massachusetts on an exchange scholarship. He earned a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from University College, Oxford, where he captained his college's University Challenge team.
John began his journalism career at the Financial Times in 1990, where he held various roles over nearly three decades, including US markets editor and Chief Markets Commentator. In 2010, he became global head of the FT's Lex Column. In 2018, he moved to Bloomberg News as a Senior Markets Editor and Opinion Columnist, where he writes a daily column and produces a newsletter focused on financial markets.
As an author, John co-wrote "The Victim's Fortune: Inside the Epic Battle Over the Debts of the Holocaust," which won the Knight-Bagehot award. His 2010 book, "The Fearful Rise of Markets: A Short View of Global Bubbles and Synchronised Meltdowns," was recognized as one of the FT's business books of the year.
John has received many awards for his journalism, including the Society of American Business Editors and Writers "Best in Business" award and the Wincott Foundation's "Senior Journalist of the Year." He frequently appears on television and radio programs, including CNBC and BBC, and has been featured in major media outlets like the New York Times.
John is married to financial journalist Sara Silver and has three children. He is also a classical singer, having performed at Carnegie Hall and alongside renowned artists. His insights continue to influence discussions on market trends and the connection between politics and finance.