Consumer Spending Trends

is responsible for leading global economic analysis and assessing developments in market trends, volatility and correlations of futures and options. Prior to joining CME Group, Putnam gained more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry with concentrations in central banking, investment research and portfolio management. 

is responsible for generating economic analysis on global financial markets by identifying emerging trends, evaluating economic factors and forecasting their potential impact on CME Group's various asset classes, ranging from interest rate products to energy and agriculture. He is also one of CME Group’s spokespeople on global economic, financial and geopolitical developments.