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

Discordant Monetary Policies Could Elevate FX Volatility

View in your browser Shifts in Monetary Policy Puts Focus on FX Volatility By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist CME Group Monetary Policy Shifts Put FX in Crosscurrents Fed winds down asset purchases as prelude to rate hikes Investors expect Fed to raise rates four times in 2022 European Central Bank opens door to rate hikes down … Read More