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AT A GLANCE After adding $1.3 trillion in MBS over the last five years, banks slashed their holdings by roughly $100 billion as of November 2022 New TBA futures help market participants manage MBS exposure, and lower margin requirements Mortgage rates in the United States have soared in 2022,...

AT A GLANCE U.S. debt levels are more than twice as high today as they were during the economy of the late 1970s and early 1980s The Fed Funds Futures curve suggests that the Fed will tighten once more in Q1 2023 and then slash rates from 5% to 3% by the end of 2024 In 2022, the Fed raised...

Two previous periods of monetary tightening led the economy into a downturn. Will it be different this time around? Scan the above QR code for more expert analysis of market events and trends driving opportunities today!

AT A GLANCE With growing use in the energy and auto sector, aluminum sales could hit $238 billion by 2028, according to estimates, up from $142 billion in 2021 In an interview, Harbor Aluminum founder says excess inventory is a growing risk that could force producers to slash prices Aluminum...

AT A GLANCE In November, markets responded in the opposite direction of Fed guidance by taking longer-term rate expectations lower, not higher The U.S. Treasury yield curve has become move inverted, with the 1-year to 10-year spread widening from 60 to 100 basis points The Federal Reserve does...

AT A GLANCE Over the last decade, an average of 23% of U.S. pork is exported, compared to 11% for beef Mexico has emerged as the largest buyer of U.S. pork by volume, purchasing 33% of total U.S. exports in 2021 From carnitas to chashu to bacon-wrapped everything, pork products are enjoyed...

Markets appear extremely concerned about the possibility of a U.S. recession. In the fixed- income markets, an inverted yield curve, with short-term rates exceeding long-term yields, has been a reliable indicator of the potential for future economic challenges. And, it has not been this inverted in...

Long-term yields are heading lower amid investor concerns that the Fed could overshoot with its rate hikes, leading to more economic challenges. Image sourced from Shutterstock This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be...

AT A GLANCE In 2022, equity markets experienced multiple, competing forces that created an inordinate amount of uncertainty resulting in significant divergence in performance amongst equity sectors CME Group’s sector futures provide a granular toolset to capture opportunities and manage...

AT A GLANCE Electric vehicle sales projections pose challenges for copper supply, with a 10 million metric ton deficit possible by 2035, according to estimates China is the world’s leading producer and consumer of aluminum, making the country’s COVID policy a major factor in aluminum...

AT A GLANCE China is the world’s second-largest economy and the biggest crude importer Earlier in 2022, crude oil was in backwardation In November, the powerful influence of China on oil prices was on full display as fears of economic weakness associated with the maintenance of its zero-...

AT A GLANCE The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its November Employment Situation Summary, or Jobs Report, on Dec. 2 The Dec. 2 Jobs Report is the last monthly employment report before the Fed’s final policy meeting of the year, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle A...

AT A GLANCE As the developed world faces a slowdown, emerging Asian economies are expected to grow at twice the rate of the United States in 2022 Countries like India, Vietnam and the Philippines enjoy a growing middle class, ongoing urbanization, and a high level of technology adoption As much...

Some indications suggest that high volatility is the new normal for grains The volatility of 2022 has disrupted the historic correlation between Chicago and Kansas City Wheat futures 2022 is bringing headlines never expected in the 21st century: war in Europe, worldwide inflation, and (...