Futures vs. ETFs: How to Gain Japanese Equity Exposure

2018-08-15T07:48:00.000-05:00

Read a comparison of TOPIX Index futures to MSCI Japan ETF, and potential advantages for trading TOPIX futures, such as capital and tax efficiency.

The Surging U.S. Domestic Crude Oil Grades Market

2018-08-14T13:03:00.000-05:00

The U.S. domestic crude oil grades market has become an international market driven by rising exports, surging production and new pipeline infrastructure.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Liquidity Update

2018-08-14T07:48:00.000-05:00

Get an update for the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at CME Group, including record open interest of 218,000 contracts and increasing imports into Asia.

Trade War Costs to Consumers, Companies and Nations

2018-08-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

The trade war between the U.S. and China is showing no sign of abating. What are the costs of the tariffs to consumers, companies and the two nations.

CME Group Wins Two FX Week e-FX Awards

2018-08-13T12:00:00.000-05:00

CME Group was voted to receive two awards from FX Week; the e-FX Initiative of the Year for CME FX Link and Best e-Derivatives Platform.

OTC SOFR Swaps Product Overview

2018-08-10T20:31:00.000+01:00

Get an overview of the OTC SOFR Swaps at CME Group, including the product offering, adoption timeline, contract specs and more.

BTIC on Bloomberg Commodity Index Products

2018-08-10T07:48:00.000-05:00

Get an overview of BTIC on Bloomberg Commodity Index products, including a look at benefits of BTIC and handling of market disruption.

July Options Review

2018-08-09T16:00:00.000-05:00

See what’s happening in the options markets this month

Did Quantitative Easing Help Spur Growth?

2018-08-09T08:46:00.000-05:00

As economies were struck down by the 2008 financial crisis, central banks resorted to quantitative easing to spur growth. Did the strategy succeed?

Volatility in the Crosshairs: Aligning Volatility and Strategies

2018-08-07T10:11:00.000-05:00

August 2018 Rates Recap

2018-08-06T11:45:00.000-05:00

The August Rates Recap looks at the acceleration of SOFR futures trading, including the first ever SOFR-based floating rate issued by Fannie Mae. Read more.

August PetroMatrix Report

2018-08-03T11:41:00.000-05:00

Review what’s happening in the energy markets in North America and abroad, including the impact of Dubai Crude Oil on the marketplace.

Agricultural Options Update

2018-08-02T19:45:00.000+01:00

View an update of Agricultural Options, including volatility curves, recent volume, options spreads, and more.

Trade War Unlikely to Temper Robust Jobs Growth in July

2018-08-02T16:46:00.000+01:00

Our model forecasts 239,000 jobs were created in July, signaling that the escalating trade war has, for now, not hindered the U.S. economy.

Three-Month SOFR Futures Rates and Future SOFR Levels

2018-08-01T13:44:00.000-05:00

Read an overview detailing the final settlement process for the 3-month SOFR futures contract (SR3).

FXO Expiration Time Changes Security Definition File

2018-08-01T13:48:00.000+01:00

Get an overview of how to read the expiration time change for CME FX options within the Security Definition file.

Basis Trade at Index Close (BTIC) Block Trades

2018-08-01T07:45:00.000+01:00

Read about BTIC block trades, enabling market participants to execute a trade as a basis trade relative to the official close for the underlying index.

Did You Know? Key Benchmarks for Worldwide Oil Prices

2018-07-31T11:45:00.000-05:00

Get an introduction to the worldwide benchmarks for oil prices, WTI and Brent Crude and how they are classified within the oil markets.

Did You Know? The Primary Dealers

2018-07-31T11:45:00.000-05:00

Get an introduction to the role of the primary dealers in government debt, including how debt is bought and sold.

Metals Market Update: Specs and Fund Longs “Mostly Liquidated” in Precious Metals

2018-07-31T11:06:00.000-05:00

Read how threat of tariffs and trade retaliations are affecting demand for gold and other precious metals.

Trade TOPIX futures at CME Group

2018-07-31T10:34:25.000-05:00

Read about the benefits of trading TOPIX Futures at CME Group, including the cost efficiencies of margin offsets with Nikkei 225 Index to manage Japanese stock market exposure.

FX Options Volatility Set to Rise as Currencies Wobble?

2018-07-30T13:11:00.000-05:00

Emerging market currencies, from the Argentine peso to Turkish lira and Brazilian real, are wobbling in what could be a harbinger of heightened volatility.

Soybean Outlook for USDA August Supply/Demand Report

2018-07-27T17:06:00.000+01:00

Read how weather and the China trade war could lead to a bearish USDA August supply and demand report.

Terry Duffy Talks Markets and Q2 Earni

2018-07-26T14:00:00.000-05:00

CME Group Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy discusses second-quarter volume and earnings, along with hot topics in the markets.

Euro-U.S. Dollar: The Sway of Politics and the Economics

2018-07-24T06:00:00.000-05:00

From fragile coalition governments to improving economic indicators, the euro's exchange rate with the U.S. dollar is pegged to both politics and economics.

U.S. Gulf Arbitrage

2018-07-23T11:41:00.000-05:00

Read a PetroMatrix report about U.S. Gulf arbitrage spreads for WTI Houston, WTI Midland, and Mars, as well as their impact.

Fact Card: Short-Dated New Crop Options

2018-07-20T22:55:00.000+01:00

Read about CME Group’s Short-Dated New Crop Options on Grain and Oilseed Futures, a cost-effective tool for trading new crop markets.

U.S. Dairy Market Key Drivers

2018-07-20T20:01:00.000+01:00

Take a look at key drivers in the dairy market, including a drop in milk prices over the last month and slowed production in the U.S. and Europe.

Market Movers: July 20 Cattle on Feed Report

2018-07-20T11:00:00.000-05:00

Industry expert Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist for Allendale, Inc., discusses trading opportunities in advance of the August 25 Cattle on Feed Report.

Leading Products Snapshot

2018-07-19T15:00:00.000-05:00

This guide lists CME Group's leading futures and options contracts by Average Daily Volume (ADV) across all asset classes.