The Short and Long of Oil

  • 29 Apr 2019
  • By Blu Putnam

Short-term forces centered on supply constraints are driving the oil market higher but increasing fuel efficiency could temper prices over the long term.

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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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