Off The Charts! examines the pertinent economic issues of the day, providing a deeper dive into complex topics and framing the issues in a way that can lead to a better understanding of the financial and commodities markets.

How will central banks' unwinding of quantitative easing, starting with the Federal Reserve, impact financial markets in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Fed Fund Futures and Options

The consensus is that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will not raise interest rates at its two-day meeting that began on Tuesday, but could offer clues to its monetary policy. Fed Fund futures are a direct reflection of marketplace insight on the future course of the Fed's monetary policy.

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CME FedWatch Tool

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