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Market Volatility: Headwinds, from Trade War to Rates, in 2019?

2018-12-18T21:00:00.000Z

Markets could face headwinds in 2019 from the lag effects of major events that took place in 2018, from the trade war to rate hikes and corporate tax cuts.

Liquidity Insights: Market Responds to latest FOMC Rates Decisions

2018-12-17T09:00:00.000-06:00

Read an analysis on how the market responds before and after recent FOMC rate decisions.

Market Movers: December 20 Hogs and Pigs Report

2018-12-14T16:31:00.000Z

Industry experts Dave Hightower, Founding Principal of The Hightower Report, and Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, discuss trading opportunities in advance of the December 20 U.S. Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report.

Brexit: Endgame in Sight?

2018-12-13T15:00:00.000-06:00

The Brexit debacle is at a stage that goes well beyond UK's divorce from the EU to who the next Prime Minister might be and from which party.

The FX Report: Issue IX

2018-12-13T10:00:00.000-06:00

In this issue of The FX Report, ready about a new award for CME FX Link, narrower spreads for INR/USD, live Kiwi options, and carry trades for MXN and INR.

Metals Market Update: Long Gold - A Trade for All Seasons?

2018-12-10T11:15:00.000-06:00

Signs of a key bottom in gold and silver continue to surface while prices are building consolidation lows. Read more about the metals markets today.

Post-G20 Market Implications for U.S.- China Trade, Oil Prices

2018-12-06T12:43:00.000-06:00

The G20 meeting yielded the U.S.-China trade war cease-fire and the Russia-Saudi Arabia pact to curb oil output. How will they pan out in 2019?

December Rates Recap

2018-12-05T16:00:00.000-06:00

Read about the interest rates markets in the December Rates Recap, including a 12K ADV jump for SOFR futures and Ultra 10 options liquidity enhancements.

November Options Review

2018-12-05T15:00:00.000-03:00

Read about the latest movements in the options markets, including record volume in Energy options and Treasury options

Black Sea and Australian Grain Monthly Update

2018-12-04T22:02:00.000Z

Stay up-to-date on volumes for Black Sea Wheat and Corn, and Australian Wheat and comparisons to Chicago Wheat and Corn contracts.

SOFR Futures Packs and Bundles

2018-12-04T10:19:00.000-06:00

Get an introduction to packs and bundles for Three-Month SOFR futures, including how these execution strategies work and practical examples.

Investing in Cryptocurrency

2018-12-03T15:30:00.000-06:00

Guests: Chris Solarz, Managing Director of Cliffwater; James Koutolas, CEO of Typhon Capital Management; Tim McCourt, the Global Head of Equity Index and Alternative Investment Products at CME Group; Roy Neiderhoffer, President of R.G. Neiderhoffer Capital Management.

Will U.S. Dollar Keep Its Momentum in 2019?

2018-12-03T12:50:00.000-06:00

The Fed's rate hikes have underpinned the U.S. dollar for nearly two years. Equities, GDP growth and the widening deficit could alter its path in 2019.

Energy Market Insights by Jeff White

2018-11-30T23:30:00.000Z

Watch Jeff White, Executive Director of Energy Products & Services at the CME Group, present energy market insights for traders.

Taking the Pulse of Dr. Copper for 2019

2018-11-29T06:00:00.000-06:00

Copper is considered a barometer for global economic health. We look at the key factors that could influence its price in 2019, including Chinese growth.

November Industrial Metals Report

2018-11-28T17:00:00.000-06:00

See what’s happening in the Copper, Aluminum and Zinc markets in November, including a surge in Copper futures open interest and more.

Three Factors That Could Undercut U.S. Farmland Values

2018-11-27T06:00:00.000-06:00

Farmland values have plateaued since 2015. Whether they go up or down from here could depend on interest rates, strength of the U.S. dollar and crop prices.

Interest Rates Quick Reference Guide

2018-11-26T16:41:00.000-06:00

View an overview of Interest Rates futures and options at CME Group, including blocks, pre-ex communications and simultaneous orders.

Corporate Earnings Growth to Slow to Single Digits in 2019?

2018-11-26T14:00:00.000-06:00

Effects of the Fed's multiple interest rates hikes, the escalating U.S.-China trade war and California fires could affect corporate earnings growth.

Methanol’s U.S. Revival and Global Growth Scenarios

2018-11-26T09:42:00.000-06:00

See how CME Group will support the growing methanol market with the launch of financial contracts, European Methanol and FOB Houston futures.

As Oil Prices Plunge, What Will Swing Producers Do?

2018-11-21T10:30:00.000-06:00

Even as oil prices plumb new depths, output in the United States could continue to rise for several more months. The ball is in the court of Saudi Arabia and OPEC.

Ag Options: Caught in the Fed's Monetary Policy Vortex

2018-11-20T20:04:00.000Z

Is implied volatility in corn, soybean and wheat dancing to the tune of the Fed's monetary policy stance more than it is from the vagaries of weather?

OTC Clearing: An Overview

2018-11-20T00:00:00.000Z

Overview of cleared OTC products, services and customers protection at CME Group - 44 page PDF presentation from June 2013.

As Budget Deficit Boosts Bond Supply, What Will Equities Do?

2018-11-19T13:46:00.000-06:00

The growing budget deficit fueled by massive corporate tax cuts is boosting the supply of government bonds. How will this affect equities in 2019?

EFRP Transactions for Equity Index Products

2018-11-14T15:53:00.000-06:00

Get an overview of Exchange for Related Position (EFRP) transactions for Equity Index products, including rules for entering EFRPs and more.

Understanding CME Chat

2018-11-14T17:03:00.000-03:00

Watch a video to understand CME Chat, including how to initiate a conversation, quote a market, use rooms, and more.

FAQ: Total Return Index Futures

2018-11-14T10:46:00.000-06:00

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Total Return Index futures at CME, including an overview of product enhancements and more.

October Options Review

2018-11-13T16:45:00.000-06:00

See what’s been happening in the October options markets, including a volume surge of 25% YoY and continued OI growth.

What's in Store for Markets in 2019? Key Themes to Watch

2018-11-12T13:16:00.000-06:00

How will markets perform in 2019 after a tumultuous 2018? We outline key themes to watch as the likely lag effects of policy changes hit home.

Liquidity Insights: October Employment Numbers

2018-11-12T09:00:00.000-06:00

See how the October Employment Situation report impacts liquidity in futures and options, including a look at the data and market indicators.