CME Group

Sources of Volatility in Q3 2015

16 Jul 2015
By Bluford Putnam
Topics: Interest Rates, Economic Events, FX, Equity Index, Energy, Metals, Agriculture

CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam talks about the potential sources of volatility facing markets in the third quarter of 2015, including the Federal Reserve's impending decision on the first rate hike in nearly a decade, the Greek equation in Europe, questions over China's sustained economic growth, and El Nino and its potential impact on commodities.

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About the Presenter

Bluford “Blu” Putnam has served as Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group since May 2011. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and concentrations in central banking, investment research, and portfolio management, Blu serves as CME Group’s spokesperson on global economic conditions.

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