Big Changes to Investor Expectations Investor expectations for 2022 inflation has risen from 3.5% to 5.6% Expectations for SOFR have doubled from 1.5% to 3% by mid-2023 FedWatch tool indicating a 50-basis point Fed rate hike on May 4 Investors expecting dividend growth in 2022 at 6.9%, up from 5% due to inflation Watch video … Read More
Corporate Profits and Copper’s Rally
View in your browser Reasons for Copper’s Rally; Headwinds for Corporate Profits Erik Norland, Senior Economist CME Group Five Factors Fueling Copper’s Rise Copper prices are up 125% from lows of March 2020 Transition to electric vehicles boosting demand for copper China’s growth rebounded in the second half of 2020 after pandemic Copper supply has … Read More
Could Inflation Impede Growth?
View in your browser Could High Inflation Impede Growth? By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist CME Group Could Inflation Affect Consumer Spending, Growth? Inflation could impact pace of growth, employment in 2022 U.S. has regained nearly all of the jobs lost during pandemic Growth can slow down if consumer spending falls below inflation rate No quick … Read More
Less than 1 week to go: Micro Cryptocurrency options are coming
Options on Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether futures arrive March 28* New resources to help you get ready for day one Options on Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether futures will be available for trading starting March 28, providing new opportunities and greater precision in your cryptocurrency trading strategies. Enjoy added versatility in expressing a view or tailor your … Read More
Path Ahead for U.S. Economy
View in your browser Uncertain Path Ahead for U.S. Economy As Rate Hikes Loom By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist Erik Norland, Senior Economist CME Group How Might Fed Policy Changes Impact Growth? Could a lack of fresh fiscal stimulus hamper growth? Tight labor market could be a possible headwind for the economy Fed asset purchases helped … Read More