
An online magazine and thought leadership blog on global markets and economics, published by @CMEGroup
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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?
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.
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?
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?
The U.S. dollar has remained relatively stable in 2026, despite rising rates and geopolitical risks. Is FX futures positioning indicating a potential move?
When FX volatility hits, where does liquidity live? CME Group's Phil Hermon explains the shift reshaping institutional currency execution.
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?
Amid a late-summer rally, the CME Group Agriculture Index climbed higher. What crops are leading the rise?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
Headline-driven volatility has supported the growth of just-in-time risk management. Could this shift have staying power?
The S&P 500's most concentrated era could finally be unwinding as healthcare, financials, and semis pick up momentum from the Magnificent Seven.
Gold is often viewed as a hedge against inflation. Why is it trading mostly sideways, even as inflation remains above target?
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?
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?



















