Robert Sockin

Robert Sockin is Chief U.S. Economist at PGIM Credit. Mr. Sockin is responsible for leading the formulation of PGIM Credit’s views on the U.S. economy. He contributes to the internal investment process, engaging with clients and key stakeholders on timely macroeconomic developments, and serving as a thought leader for the firm. He has extensive experience in both financial markets and economic policy. Prior to joining the Firm in 2026, Mr. Sockin was a Senior Global Economist at Citigroup. In that capacity, he engaged with a range of clients and policymakers to discuss U.S. and global economic developments, constructed monthly data-oriented publications, and published thematic research on topics spanning fiscal sustainability to globalization to the economic implications of AI. Earlier in his career, Mr. Sockin worked at the Federal Reserve Board, where he performed policy work for FOMC meetings, reported on foreign economic activity and U.S. external trade, and conducted long-term economic research. He subsequently worked as a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Treasury Department, followed by senior U.S. economist roles at UBS and SPX Capital. Mr. Sockin is a frequent guest on high-profile programs in the financial media, and his work has been cited in academic papers, policy reports, and major newspapers such as The Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Sockin received a BA from Columbia University, and a graduate degree from New York University.