Anatomy of an Equities Correction

  • 20 Feb 2018
  • By Blu Putnam

Equities have bounced back from correction territory but how will the pace of Fed rate hikes, rising budget deficits and inflation impact stocks and bonds.

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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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