Equities Caught in the Middle of U.S.-China Trade Skirmish

The stock market is caught in the middle of the escalating trade skirmish between the U.S. and China, one of several phase transitions adding to volatility.

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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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Equities and Trade Tension

The trade skirmish between the U.S. and China is escalating in scope with the United States considering an additional $100 billion in levies on Chinese goods. The stock market is taking the brunt of the tit-for-tat actions between the world's two largest economies. Protect your portfolio with an array of equity products from the CME Group.

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