Richard de Chazal Macro Analyst,, William Blair & Company William Blair's macro analyst Richard de Chazal, CFA, has over two decades of experience analyzing the U.S. economy and financial markets. He provides timely insights and commentary on the various high frequency economic indicators, actions of the Federal Reserve and the financial markets. In addition, Richard provides cogent analysis of key macroeconomic topics and trends in his popular in-depth Economics Weekly reports. Richard joined William Blair International, Ltd. in 2001. Prior to this, he worked for PaineWebber Intl. Ltd. in the London Economics Department, and UBS Warburg in the Global Investment Strategy Department. He has a wide range of experience across all areas of the financial markets, working with both institutional and retail clients and colleagues.