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Will higher growth, inflation alter rates and can Fed fix a slowdown? By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist & Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group Will Job Growth, Low Inflation Change Rates? US labor market remains healthy, unemployment at multi-year low. Short-term rates anchored by fed funds target range at 1.5% to 1.75%. Inflation remains subdued, … Read More

Henry Hub on rise, US energy independence in focus By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist & Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group Natural Gas: The Bust Within the Boom Surge in US exports since 2017 narrows price gaps with Europe, Asia Henry Hub gaining traction as global benchmark for natural gas prices Natural gas storage levels … Read More

Webinar: Three Market Challenges for 2020 Featuring Blu Putnam, Chief Economist and Erik Norland, Senior Economist Join CME Group Economists Blu Putnam and Erik Norland as they share their economic outlook for the rest of 2020 amid major geopolitical events in the coming months. In this webinar, Blu and Erik will discuss: Is the Mideast … Read More

Will Wuhan Virus Infect Growth? By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist, CME Group Highlights Can China sustain growth as Wuhan virus spreads rapidly? World economy comes into focus, markets assess impact Chinese equities, commodities tumble as markets reopen Oil and copper likely to take the most heat on demand concerns Watch video

Coronavirus spreads to markets; low rates to fuel equities? By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist & Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group Coronavirus: Market Concerns Mount Oil heads lower amid demand concerns as coronavirus spreads Flight-to-quality into Treasuries cuts yields, gold prices head higher Equities slump, could potential containment phase reverse course? Follow the narrative, move … Read More