Metals tackle weak growth, meager dividend payouts Mar 12, 2020 Metals take weak growth in stride and dividend payouts look meager By Erik Norland, Senior Economist, CME Group Dividend Payouts Look Meager in 2020s Dividend futures can reflect investor sentiment on economy. Futures pointing to a mere 8% growth in payouts in 2020s. The payout contrasts with growth projected at 50% in 2018. Growth flatlines after rising 5.6% in 2020 and 2.6% in 2021. Watch video Will Coronavirus Impact Industrial Metals Markets? Industrial metals’ prices have been largely stable despite weak growth. Prices also holding their ground despite abundant supplies, coronavirus. Traders expect demand to stabilize before too long. Demand hinges on how rapidly Chinese growth recovers from virus. Read article SEE MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS