How to Spot a Recession

We usually don't know we are in a recession until we are already in one. The spread between high-yield debt and government bonds could offer a heads up.

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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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