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Inflation Signals and Household Wealth By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist Erik Norland, Senior Economist CME Group What Are Commodities Signaling About Inflation? ​​Prices for commodities like lumber, corn and soybeans are surging. The gains have lifted inflation expectations to their highest level since 2013. But these markets are in backwardation, where future prices are relatively lower. … Read More

Micro Bitcoin futures: week one trading recap Micro-sized bitcoin, major possibilities Micro Bitcoin futures (MBT) are seeing a strong start in their first five days of trading with 80,561 contracts traded across seven expirations. At 1/10 the size of one bitcoin or 1/50 the size of the larger Bitcoin futures contract, these smaller-sized contracts offer a new way for traders of all … Read More

Economy Off to a Strong Start and Rising Inflation Concerns By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist Erik Norland, Senior Economist CME Group Economy on Path to Solid Growth in 2021 ​U.S. economy grew 1.6% in Q1 2021, 6.4% annualized. Economy could expand close to 10% in 2021. An uneven sectoral recovery could pose headwinds in 2022. … Read More

Now live: Micro Bitcoin futures Micro-sized bitcoin, major possibilities Access a cost-effective new way to fine-tune your bitcoin exposure and add versatility to your trading strategies with Micro Bitcoin futures (MBT), now available for trading. At 1/10 the size of one bitcoin or 1/50 the size of the Bitcoin futures contract, these smaller-sized contracts are the latest addition to CME Group’s … Read More

Getting Started with Micro Bitcoin Futures Join CME Group for a webinar today at 9:00 a.m. CT to learn more about Micro Bitcoin futures, which will join the growing suite of cryptocurrency risk management solutions at CME Group starting May 3. Craig Bewick, Senior Director of Client Development and Sales at CME Group, will discuss the fundamentals behind the … Read More