Stuart Varney, an English-American economic journalist, was born in Derby, England. After completing high school, he spent a year working in Nairobi, Kenya, before enrolling at the London School of Economics. This academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future in broadcast journalism and financial reporting.
Varney began his journalism career at Radio Television Hong Kong as a reporter. He later transitioned to television journalism, starting at KEMO-TV (now known as KOFY-TV) in San Francisco. In 1980, he became part of CNN's founding team, working at its Manhattan bureau. While at CNN, he co-anchored business programs such as Business Day, Business Asia, and Moneyline, alongside Willow Bay.
In 2001, Varney left CNN and joined CNBC, where he hosted Wall Street Journal Editorial Board with Stuart Varney. In 2004, he became a business contributor for Fox News Channel, appearing on programs like Your World with Neil Cavuto and The Cost of Freedom business block. In 2007, Varney became one of the original anchors for the newly launched Fox Business Network.
At Fox Business Network, Stuart Varney established himself as a leading voice in economic journalism. He became the host of Varney & Co., a flagship program focusing on American business, financial markets, and economic policy. His role expanded his visibility and influence in the media landscape, particularly among conservative viewers interested in capitalism and free-market economics.
In 2013, Varney found himself at the center of public discourse following a controversial comment about Pope Francis. The Pope had criticized economic inequality and capitalism, calling for systems that serve rather than rule. Varney responded on air by expressing concern that the Pope’s comments appeared to politicize religious messages. He emphasized that his purpose in attending church was to "save his soul" and not to be influenced politically.
Stuart Varney moved to the United States in 1974, settling in New Jersey. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2015. He was married to Deborah Varney for 21 years, and together they had six children. Their marriage ended following reports of a long-term extramarital relationship. One of his daughters, Jill Varney Meyer, gained media attention after winning $25,000 on the Travel Channel show Hotel Showcase.
Stuart Varney reportedly earns an annual salary exceeding $600,000, contributing to an estimated net worth of over $10 million. His career has spanned several major news networks and decades of economic reporting. Despite his prominence, Varney maintains a relatively low presence on social media platforms, preferring to engage audiences primarily through his televised broadcasts and professional appearances.
| Birth Date: | 7 Jul, 1949 |
| Age: | 70 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Derbyshire |
| Education: | London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | British-American economic journalist |
| Twitter Id: | Varneyco |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
