An online magazine and thought leadership blog on global markets and economics, published by @CMEGroup

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Joined February 2012
The Fed raised rates in September, and its next meeting is just six days before the midterms. What does history say about a potential rate move?
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Small caps are up around 15% YTD heading into the midterms, but is the rally built to last? History shows there can be a divide in post-election performance.
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Vietnam plans to introduce a central counterparty clearing model for its stock exchange by 2027. Could an upgraded financial infrastructure be the key to attracting foreign investment?
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The $12 billion Project Vault initiative targets 60 minerals deemed essential to U.S. national security and next-generation technology manufacturing. How might this impact key producers in South America?
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The U.S. dollar has remained relatively stable in 2026, despite rising rates and geopolitical risks. Is FX futures positioning indicating a potential move?
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When FX volatility hits, where does liquidity live? CME Group's Phil Hermon explains the shift reshaping institutional currency execution.
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Sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East and North Africa region currently manage around $5.6 trillion in assets. What could this mean for the future of derivatives markets?
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Amid a late-summer rally, the CME Group Agriculture Index climbed higher. What crops are leading the rise?
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Last year’s soaring metals prices drove increased revenue for Uzbekistan's export economy. How is a developing derivatives market transforming commodity risk in the region?
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The Magnificent 7 era may be giving way to one defined by AI-native companies like SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic. Is the “FAB 10” the new Mag 7?
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Asia typically relies on the Middle East for roughly 60% of its crude imports, leaving the region vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. How are Asian refiners mitigating supply risk?
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Consumer demand for beef remains resilient despite near record-high retail prices across the value chain. Are consumers finally starting to reach their price ceiling?
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Have precious metals prices reached a low? Three forces drove the sharp pullback from January highs. Two indicators might offer insight into what's next.
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Bitcoin's recent charts may be bearish, but the structural catalysts building beneath the surface point to the potential for growth. What dynamics could shape the coin’s path forward?
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Headline-driven volatility has supported the growth of just-in-time risk management. Could this shift have staying power?
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The S&P 500's most concentrated era could finally be unwinding as healthcare, financials, and semis pick up momentum from the Magnificent Seven.
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Gold is often viewed as a hedge against inflation. Why is it trading mostly sideways, even as inflation remains above target?
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Tech hyperscalers that entered the year projecting 30% capital expenditure growth are now tracking closer to 60%-80%. Is this spending boom ushering in inflation or a new era of productivity gains?
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The "broad market" benchmark and the tech benchmark are nearly identical in how they move. Is the S&P 500 quietly becoming a tech index?
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