Stalemate Raises Risk

As negotiations to avoid a second government shutdown race to beat the Friday deadline, failure to strike a deal could damage the U.S. brand globally.

About the Presenter

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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Talks are underway to avoid a second government shutdown before the Friday deadline. Any failure to strike a deal could slow down economic activity, raise the possibility of unemployment inching higher and hurt the U.S. brand. Hedge your equities portfolio with futures and options.

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