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Erik Norland
Executive Director & Chief Economist

Erik Norland is responsible for generating economic analysis on global financial and commodity markets by identifying emerging trends, evaluating economic factors and assessing their impact on business strategies and various markets.
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Dr. Mark Shore
EDirector & Economist

Dr. Mark Shore is responsible for generating economic analysis on global financial markets by identifying emerging trends, evaluating economic factors and forecasting their potential impact on CME Group's various asset classes, ranging from interest rate products to energy and agriculture.
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