Filip Blazheski

BBVA Research USA is the US investment research arm of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA. The firm is located in Houston, Texas. BBVA Research USA focuses on analysis of the US economy and Federal Reserve monetary policy. In macroeconomic analysis, the team creates models and forecasts for growth, inflation and monetary policy. They pay special attention to the regional outlook and sector analysis, including the real estate market, the financial system and its regulation. Noteworthy publications include FED Watch, which follows Federal Reserve policy, and 'US Economic Watch', which provides in-depth analysis on a number of economic subjects. BBVA Research USA analyzes themes such as credit, unemployment, public finances and local economies, with special emphasis on the Sunbelt states where BBVA has operations.

Planet SA provides project management consulting services. It offers strategy and finance, management consulting, information communication technology consulting, development consulting, and infrastructure development. The company was founded by Christos Giannakopoulos in 1987 and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.

Nathan Associates Inc. provides analysis of the economic impacts and consulting services. The firm's services include analysis of the economic impacts of public policy, analysis and testimony on economic issues in regulatory proceedings and testimony on liability and damages in antitrust, financial markets, intellectual property infringement, and trade litigation. The company was founded by Robert R. Nathan in 1946 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.