Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia
Expert in economic forecasting with over two decades of financial market experience | Renowned speaker, author and podcaster on global topics | Special expertise on the eurozone economy | Highly sought-after contact for the topics of blockchain and modern money | Family man who also loves literature and languages
In this complex world, I contextualise events clearly in terms of their impact, thereby helping our clients in their decision-making.
Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia
Professional experience
Cyrus de la Rubia is Chief Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank and is responsible for economic, interest rate and currency forecasts. With over two decades of practical experience in international financial markets, he shares his insights at global conferences as well as through numerous publications, podcasts and guest articles in renowned newspapers. Cyrus de la Rubia is one of the most sought-after contacts for national and international media, particularly when it comes to assessing the economic situation in the eurozone using the world-famous PMI leading economic indicators sponsored by HCOB. Beyond conventional financial market topics, Cyrus de la Rubia is also known as an expert on topics relating to blockchain and modern money.
After his study course at the University of Kiel and Cordoba (Argentina), which he concluded with a degree in economics, Cyrus de la Rubia completed his doctorate at the University of Potsdam on the subject of bond markets. He began his banking career at a financial institution specialising in emerging markets, where he was head of economics. In 2005, he moved as Senior Economist to his current employer , where he has been Chief Economist and Head of Economics since 2012. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Cyrus de la Rubia shares his knowledge as a lecturer in economics and is involved in project-based consulting for emerging countries in Eastern Europe. In his private life, he is a family man, married and the father of two daughters, and lives near Hamburg.