Matt Gertken
Head of GeoMacroGeopolitics, US Politics, Policy
Matt Gertken helps investors understand how geopolitical and political developments impact markets and portfolio positioning. His work focuses on identifying risks and… Read More
Matt Gertken helps investors understand how geopolitical and political developments impact markets and portfolio positioning. His work focuses on identifying risks and opportunities from policy shifts, elections, and global power dynamics and translating them into clear investment implications.
Matt leads the firm’s geopolitical and US political coverage. He develops scenario-based frameworks to assess risk and probability and advises clients on how to navigate major turning points.
Before joining BCA in 2015, Matt was a Senior Analyst at Stratfor and held roles in research and publishing. He has nearly two decades of experience in geopolitical analysis and is a frequent commentator in global media.
Matt holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He is author of Swift's Grand Strategy (forthcoming, Cambridge University Press). Read Less
Matt leads the firm’s geopolitical and US political coverage. He develops scenario-based frameworks to assess risk and probability and advises clients on how to navigate major turning points.
Before joining BCA in 2015, Matt was a Senior Analyst at Stratfor and held roles in research and publishing. He has nearly two decades of experience in geopolitical analysis and is a frequent commentator in global media.
Matt holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He is author of Swift's Grand Strategy (forthcoming, Cambridge University Press). Read Less
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Matt and Roukaya cover the geopolitical backdrop into US election season, the US-China tariff truce, and the mid-August US-Iran ceasefire deadline. They also discuss oil and commodity prices, whether gold is a buy, and the trends ahead for Australia...29 Jul 2026, 09:00 HKT -
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Mathieu and Matt discussed: The US-Iran deal and next steps in trying to resume global commodity flows. The impact of energy prices on global demand, inflation, and interest rates so far. Different scenarios for commodity prices and economic...23 Jun 2026 -
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