Off the Charts!

CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam's series Off The Charts! examines the pertinent economic issues of the day in the United States and across the globe. The podcast series provides a deeper dive into complex topics and frames the issues in a way that can lead to a better understanding of the financial and commodities markets.

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Episodes

Efficient U.S. shale producers a challenge for OPEC

Can OPEC's latest output cuts keep oil prices afloat? Cost-efficient shale producers in the United States will play a big role in the market's direction.

Feb 13, 2017•8 min

Will Fed Change its Policy on Reinvestment?

With about a year left on the job, will the Fed's Janet Yellen keep with the tradition of handing over a clean slate by shrinking its mighty balance sheet?

Jan 31, 2017•11 min

U.S. Tax Cuts and Spurring Economic Growth

Listen to CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam discuss the impact of U.S. tax cuts in stimulating growth in an economy well past the drag of a recess.

Jan 20, 2017•17 min

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