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High Debt and Interest Rates. China’s Q1 GDP Growth Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group Budget Deficits and Public Debt Middle-income nations cut rates to complement fiscal spending. Rich nations where rates were low relied on government spending. Further fiscal spending to mitigate pandemic depends on interest rates. Course of budget deficit, debt levels depend … Read More

Getting Started with Micro Bitcoin Futures Join CME Group for a webinar on Wednesday, April 28 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 … Read More

Oil Demand Optimism and Rising Consumer Prices By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist & Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group Four Factors To Consider in Oil ​Resumption of international air travel could boost oil demand in H2. Oil majors Saudi Arabia, Russia expected to raise supply as demand improves. U.S. shale oil output increase has lagged … Read More

Getting Started with Micro Bitcoin Futures Join CME Group for a webinar on Wednesday, April 28 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 … Read More

US Full-Employment Prospects and Surging Yuan’s Path Ahead By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist Erik Norland, Senior Economist CME Group Yuan Rises Amid US Demand for Chinese Goods Yuan gained 10% against US dollar in 10 months through January 2021. US demand for Chinese products helped fuel the yuan’s appreciation. Demand could switch to US service sector … Read More