Connections
In the derivatives industry, key partnerships and connections connect you to the global marketplace. This section explores the ways organizations and other markets are working together to help the global economy advance.

Is This The End of the Abenomics Trade?
It can be said without doubt that short Yen, long Japanese equities has been one of the most popular…

From London, An Economic Outlook for China, the U.S. and the E.U.
In London last week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Gerard Lyons, Economic Adviser to the Mayor of…

The Pipeline Role in the U.S. Energy Boom
The crude-oil production boom in the United States is leading to an infrastructure rebirth as the oil industry scrambles to…

What Happens After QE?
Attend a speech by any Federal Reserve official, and you will hear this question from the audience: When will the…

Condoleezza Rice: Trade Policy One Solution to Growth
This week’s release of continued negative growth in much of the Eurozone means further uncertainty for the economies there….

Alexandre Tombini on Brazil’s Economic Road Ahead
Read about Brazil’s economy today, and most coverage focuses on how things have slowed down from the highs of…

OpenSource: Big Data, Apps and the Future of Trading
In February 2008, R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the US, appointed…

Becker and Melamed on Human Capital and Financial Markets
If the U.S. economy is to make a full recovery and retain its economic leadership, human capital will play a…

Navigating Through Regulatory Changes in Europe
It is well documented that the last few years have been a challenging time for the global economy. With…

Why USDA Reports Matter to Ag Markets
As crop reports go, this week’s 2013 USDA Prospective Plantings release is one of the big ones. It will…

Futures Now Awarded Best of the Web
Last October CNBC chartered new territory with the launch of Futures Now, the first broadcast and digital program exclusively…

Q&A With Winners of the 2013 Commodity Trading Challenge
Trading has its own collegiate tournament in March, and last week it crowned a champion. The CME Group Commodity…