Off the Charts!

Blu Putnam

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.

  1. 06/15/2021

    Copper's Supply-Side Story

    Copper output has been stagnating or declining since 2015, with the pandemic causing mine closures in top producer Chile.

    6 min

  2. 05/30/2019

    Treasury Options Skews

    Do options skews in Treasuries provide any guidance on market trend? We look into whether extreme downside skews signal a buying opportunity.

    9 min

  3. 05/21/2019

    Oil: Are Options Skews Reliable Price Indicators?

    Investors in the oil market seem to be more concerned over a market slump than a rally, as reflected in out-of-the-money options skews. Were they right?

    10 min

  4. 02/05/2019

    Oil: Are Options Signaling Long-Term Uncertainty?

    Oil prices have bounced off their recent lows but the implied volatility in options is indicating uncertainty in the market's direction over the long term.

    12 min

  5. 10/01/2018

    Brexit: Classic Case of an Approaching Major Event Risk

    Outcome of talks for UK's exit from the European Union under Brexit presents a classic case of event risk that could reach a climax in November.

    8 min

  6. 07/12/2018

    Trade War Fallout Reverberates Through Markets, Economy

    Large-cap U.S. stocks are much more vulnerable to the fallout from the trade war between the U.S. and China because of their complex global supply chains.

    8 min

  7. 05/07/2018

    Oil: As Price Tops $70, Will Shale Producers Ramp Up Output?

    As crude oil prices top $70 per barrel amid escalating Mideast geopolitical risk premium, will shale producers ramp up output as they lock in prices?

    14 min

  8. 05/03/2018

    Fed's Challenges as its Steers Away From Emergency Policies

    The Fed faces several key challenges as it charts a new monetary course in the aftermath of the emergency policies put in place during the Bernanke era.

    6 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Blu Putnam
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2021
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2016 CME Group Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Off the Charts!