What's Next for Interest Rates, Equities and Gold?

  • 4 Nov 2019
  • By Blu Putnam

Will the Fed pause after three rate cuts? Will equities gain from a China trade deal, and what happens to gold if rates stay put? We offer some insights.

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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