Alan Wheatley — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Editor/writer on economics and financial markets at Freelance (since 2013)
Co-wrote and edited 'The Power of Currencies' (2013), which argues the renminbi will not replace the dollar as the global reserve currency soon
Global Economics Correspondent at Thomson Reuters (2011-2013)
China Economics Editor at Reuters (2005-2011)
Reported on economics from more than 40 countries during a career spanning over three decades at Reuters
Specializes in connecting macroeconomic trends with policy and analyzing financial markets, with a particular interest in China's impact on the global economy
Holds a BA in Interpreting and Translating (French, German)

Biography

Alan Wheatley is an editor and writer focused on economics and financial markets, currently working as a freelancer since 2013. He contributes a regular column to Asia Times Financial and edits reports for London economic consultancies. Prior to his freelance career, Wheatley spent over three decades at Reuters, where he reported on economics from more than 40 countries. His last role at Thomson Reuters was Global Economics Correspondent from 2011 to 2013.