Checking in on the U.S. Consumer
01 mins 58 secs
Many economists are worried that consumer spending might slow in 2024 and lead to a recession. CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam explains why consumer spending can keep going despite some headwinds.
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01:58
Checking in on the U.S. Consumer
Many economists are worried that consumer spending might slow in 2024 and lead to a recession. CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam explains why consumer spending can keep going despite some headwinds. CME Group experts regularly share insights and analysis on market events that matter to you. Stay Up-to-Date with Evolving Markets
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02:05
Is Australia's Dollar Staging a...
In response to optimistic Chinese data, the Australian dollar has pushed higher, rallying almost 2% in the last two weeks. Is a bright spot in China's economy enough for the Aussie dollar to sustain a recovery? Insights by Jim Iuorio with TJM Institutional Services. View exclusive content and premium features. Create a CME Group account
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02:14
British Pound Continues to Underperform
Following a mixed U.S. CPI read, the British pound extended its decline against the U.S. dollar. Since July 14, the sterling has been struggling to make a comeback. What factors are weighing on the currency? Insights by Jim Iuorio with TJM Institutional Services. Monitor risk expectations in real time across asset classes with live-streaming CVOL
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01:30
A Sticky Situation for the ECB
Inflation data from Germany and Spain has raised the prospect that price growth across the eurozone may be hotter than originally projected. Does this raise the probability of another rate hike by the ECB in September? CME Group Senior Economist Erik Norland explains. CME Group experts regularly share insights and analysis on market events that matter to you.
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02:06
Another Boost for 10-Year Yields
Over the last four months, U.S. 10-year yields have risen from 3.35% to 4.30%. Jim Iuorio says, the driver of the rise seems to be a persistent fall in inflation coupled with surprising resilience in other non-inflation data. Analyze the probabilities of changes to the Fed rate and U.S. monetary policy, as implied by 30-day Fed Funds Futures pricing data.
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01:48
Rising Yields A Headwind For Gold
A sharp rise in U.S. Treasury real yields is bringing renewed pressure on gold, says Bill Baruch with Blue Line Futures. Find the latest news and updates on the CME Group Metals market, including the latest product updates, new research, functionality and tools, and more.
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02:06
Debate Over A New Rate Environment
With the no recession view becoming a popular base case, there has been a shift in the longer-term inflation debate, says CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam. View exclusive content and premium features. Create a CME Group account
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01:41
A Not So Wishful Economic Situation
For the last three decades, Japan has been oscillating in and out of deflation. But that narrative has recently flipped with the Bank of Japan now dealing with its own inflation. Why is Japan’s inflation rate a big deal for global markets? CME Group Senior Economist Erik Norland explains. View exclusive content and premium features. Create a CME Group account
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02:36
An Economic Puzzle
Over the next several months, U.S. price and jobs data releases are likely to create both confusion and debate about the state of the U.S. economy. Here are four factors to consider, according to CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam. View exclusive content and premium features.Create a CME Group account
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02:13
Recession Sentiment
After a string of surprisingly strong economic data points, along with declining inflation numbers, the prevailing consensus is one of a soft landing with less reliance on the Federal Reserve easing rates, says Jim Iuorio. But what is the yield curve saying? View exclusive content and premium features. Create a CME Group account
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01:11
The Return To Normalcy?
The shape of the yield curve continues to be in the spotlight. Is the options market pricing in a continuing move toward a normal shaped yield curve? Craig Bewick with CME Group and Scott Bauer with Prosper Trading Academy discuss. Monitor risk expectations in real time across asset classes with live-streaming CVOL.
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01:52
Three Driving Forces Behind the Ether-...
Several factors appear to influence movements in ether relative to bitcoin, and they have to do with both macroeconomic factors and drivers closely related to the structure of the crypto markets themselves. CME Group Senior Economist Erik Norland explains. View exclusive content and premium features. Create a CME Group account
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01:57
Are Soybean Oil and Crude Oil Playing a Game...
In the past few months, soybean oil prices have been soaring, even as crude has failed to rally. Does this portend a rebound in crude later this year? CME Group Senior Economist Erik Norland discusses. CME Group experts regularly share insights and analysis on market events that matter to you. Stay Up-to-Date with Evolving Markets.
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02:17
U.S. Economy Less Interest Rate Sensitive
In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the U.S. economy was driven by housing and manufacturing. Fast forward, and the modern economy of the 2020s is a service-driven economy, and services are considerably less sensitive to interest rate swings than housing and automobiles. CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam explains. View exclusive content and premium features. Create a CME Group...
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44:57
Using Equity Index Futures in Periods of...
CME Group's Director of Education, David Gibbs reviews recent volatility in the equity market and the individual constituent components of each major index. He also shares ways that market participants can spread trade in these markets using Equity Index futures. CME Group wants to make it easier for you to learn – and teach – about futures and options. Access more than 60 free...
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41:30
Navigating Opportunities in Commodity Index...
Navigating Opportunities in Commodity Index Trading This webinar will explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s commodity market, with product experts from CME Group and Bloomberg offering insights by: Providing an overview of recent market developments and trends Exploring the evolution and performance of Commodity Index products and how investors are allocating these...
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02:21
A Silver Breakout? Key Factors to Consider
Silver appears to be on the verge of a decade-long technical breakout. What factors are acting as headwinds and tailwinds for the white metal? Bill Baruch with Blue Line Futures explains. Find the latest news and updates on the CME Group Metals market, including the latest product updates, new research, functionality and tools, and more.
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02:22
A Bumpy Inflation Ride Ahead
U.S. inflation is now just one percentage point above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Should the Fed push rates higher just because housing continues to be a key contributor to inflation? CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam explains. CME Group experts regularly share insights and analysis on market events that matter to you. Stay Up-to-Date with Evolving Markets
