What's in Store for Markets in 2019? Key Themes to Watch

How will markets perform in 2019 after a tumultuous 2018? We outline key themes to watch as the likely lag effects of policy changes hit home.

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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Investing in 2019 

From rising interest rates to the lag effects of the trade war with China and a growing budget deficit in the wake of massive tax cuts, markets could be in for another volatile year in 2019. Hedge your portfolio with futures and options.

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