CPM Group, a featured contributor of CME Group, was founded in 1986 and is the world's premier precious metals and commodities research and consulting company. CPM Group offers independent and unbiased view of the markets, and is the ultimate trusted authority in the metals and commodities markets. The company provides research, advisory services, asset management, commodities management, and investment banking services across all commodities markets.

Jeffrey Christian
Jeffrey Christian is one of the foremost authorities on gold, silver, the platinum group metals, foreign exchange markets and other commodities. Mr. Christian is also considered a world authority on commodities derivatives, both for hedging and investment purposes and has advised governments and some of the world's largest and most prominent mining companies, industrial firms, investment banks, and institutional investors. He has written extensively about the precious metals markets, commodities, and world financial and economic conditions.