Bluford Putnam
Bluford Putnam
Bluford Putnam, Managing Director & Chief Economist, CME Group

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. 

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