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Julia Chatterley

Julia Chatterley is a and former television anchor, renowned for her work in business and international , particularly as the host of First Move with Julia Chatterley on from 2018 to 2025. A first-class honors graduate in Economics from the London School of Economics, Chatterley began her professional career in finance, spending seven years at in , where she worked in trading, including swaps, forex, and securitized products research, and engaged with macro funds. Transitioning to journalism, she joined in the early 2010s as an anchor and European reporter, co-anchoring programs such as Capital Connection and European Closing Bell, while serving as lead coverage for major events like meetings, summits, Greek and Italian elections, and the Cypriot bailout. She then joined in 2017, co-anchoring programs such as Bloomberg Markets and What'd You Miss?. During her CNBC tenure, she conducted interviews with European heads of state and finance ministers and contributed regularly to U.S. programming. In 2018, Chatterley moved to as an anchor and correspondent based in , where she hosted First Move with Julia Chatterley weekdays at 6 p.m. ET from the floor, focusing on global business developments, including the impacts of , U.S.- trade tensions, , , , , and . Her interviews on the program featured high-profile figures such as the Prime Ministers of and , former U.S. Secretary of State , UN Secretary-General António Guterres, entrepreneur , former Google CEO , Amazon CEO , CEO , actor , and activist . Chatterley announced her departure from on January 31, 2025, concluding a seven-year stint at the network, though details on her subsequent endeavors remain undisclosed as of late 2025.

Early life and education

Early life

Julia Chatterley was born in the . She holds . Public information regarding Chatterley's family background remains limited, reflecting her preference for during her early life. In a , she noted that she initially followed in her parents' footsteps by entering the field of , suggesting familial influences that sparked her interest in and related disciplines. This upbringing laid the groundwork for her later academic pursuits at the London School of Economics.

Education

Chatterley attended the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in London, where she pursued a degree in economics. Her time at LSE, one of the world's leading institutions for social sciences, equipped her with rigorous analytical skills central to economic theory and policy. She graduated with a first-class honors in , earning top academic distinction for her performance. This achievement highlighted her strong grasp of economic principles, market dynamics, and , which directly informed her transition into professional roles in .

Career

Financial services

After graduating with a first-class honors in from the London School of Economics, Julia Chatterley entered the finance industry by joining in London. She spent seven years at the firm, from 2003 to 2010, working on the desk within the division. In this position, Chatterley focused on selling derivatives, , , equities, and options products to clients, with responsibilities including market analysis to assess the impact of domestic and international policies on financial markets, as well as providing advisory services to support client investment decisions. In 2010, Chatterley left to pursue opportunities in , where her economics education and professional experience in market dynamics proved to be significant assets.

CNBC International

Chatterley joined International in 2010 as a , marking her entry into broadcasting. She soon advanced to on-air roles, co-anchoring programs such as Capital Connection and European Closing Bell. As a lead European reporter, she covered major events including meetings, summits, and elections, and the bailout. During her tenure, she conducted interviews with European heads of state and ministers and contributed regularly to U.S. programming. Chatterley left in early 2017 to join .

Bloomberg Television

Julia Chatterley joined in April 2017 as an anchor and correspondent, leveraging her broadcasting experience from and prior background at to transition further into financial broadcasting. During her tenure, she co-anchored several flagship programs, including Bloomberg Markets (weekdays 2:00–3:30 p.m. ) and What'd You Miss?, where she provided in-depth coverage of daily market movements and breaking business news. These shows focused on global financial trends, with Chatterley often leading discussions on economic indicators and corporate developments. Chatterley contributed significantly to Bloomberg's coverage through high-profile interviews with business leaders, policymakers, and executives, as well as analysis of major global economic events such as summits. Her reporting emphasized the intersection of , , and markets, offering viewers insights into dynamics and policy impacts. She departed Bloomberg in July 2018 to join .

CNN International

Julia Chatterley joined in July 2018 as an anchor and correspondent based in , transitioning from her role at . In September 2018, she launched her flagship program, First Move with Julia Chatterley, airing weekdays and focusing on global markets, business news, and high-profile interviews with business leaders, policymakers, and experts. The show initially broadcast at 2 p.m. BST, providing early-morning analysis for audiences, but later shifted to a 6 p.m. slot in 2024 with an enhanced focus to cover stories shaping the day for viewers in that region. As a correspondent, Chatterley contributed to CNN International's economic reporting, covering major events such as market volatility during the , U.S.-China trade tensions, and . She provided on-the-ground analysis from international summits, including the in , where she interviewed key figures on global economic challenges like and geopolitical instability. Chatterley's program underwent a temporary hiatus starting in September 2023 for reformatting, with a planned return in early 2024 featuring updated visuals and a broader emphasis on business developments. Throughout her tenure, she participated in CNN's live coverage of and meetings, highlighting policy impacts on and . Her work at CNN built on her previous experience in financial anchoring, adapting her expertise to a global audience through in-depth discussions on transformative technologies and economic recovery efforts.

Departure from CNN

Julia Chatterley announced her departure from CNN on January 31, 2025, with that date serving as her final day at the network after anchoring First Move on CNN International. Her exit concluded a tenure that began in 2018, during which she established a significant presence in global business journalism. In her farewell announcement, Chatterley expressed gratitude to viewers for their longstanding support of First Move, highlighting the audience's engagement and the challenges that shaped her work over the years. This departure formed part of wider staff transitions at CNN, including the exit of anchor Amara Walker after a decade with the network, as the organization adjusted its programming lineup. CNN International subsequently planned to introduce a new program in place of First Move. As of November 2025, Chatterley has not confirmed a new broadcasting role, positioning her to build on her legacy of delivering insightful coverage in business and economic news.

Personal life and philanthropy

Personal life

Julia Chatterley has maintained a high degree of privacy regarding her personal affairs, with scant details emerging about her family life. There is no confirmed information available on whether she has children. In 2018, Chatterley relocated to to anchor First Move for , broadcasting live from the , and has established her primary residence in the United States since then.

Philanthropy

Julia Chatterley has served as an ambassador for the Julia Tree Challenge since 2021, leveraging her background in to advocate for environmental and social causes. The Julia Tree Challenge is an initiative aimed at planting and nurturing one million trees along Africa's Great Green Wall, an project spanning over 8,000 kilometers from to , designed as the world's largest living structure to combat and restore ecosystems. By addressing the severe impacts of —particularly on women and children who bear the brunt of resource scarcity—the program creates sustainable jobs, empowers women through participation in and maintenance, and promotes girls' while fostering racial and in affected communities. Each tree is supported at a cost of $10, with planting seasons occurring in and to maximize survival rates. Chatterley has promoted the challenge through her media platforms, including dedicated segments on her CNN program First Move with Julia Chatterley, where she highlighted its ties to global sustainability efforts such as reducing migration driven by . In one notable , she discussed the initiative with Reverend , co-founder of the Tutu Teach Foundation, emphasizing the empowerment of women and the broader goals of jobs, justice, and peace. The challenge draws inspiration from the legend of and Julia, symbolizing enduring love and growth, and continues to encourage public participation to build a greener future for . Chatterley has also been involved with World Childhood Foundation USA, emceeing their annual galas, including the 25th Anniversary Gala on November 6, 2025, at 583 in , which supports initiatives to end violence and exploitation against children.

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