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The Middle East accounts for 9% of the world's total aluminum output. Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, aluminum’s supply deficit could continue to grow.

The housing market has been stuck since mortgage rates jumped from around 3% to 7%. Could AI impact rates from here?

The Islamic finance industry is experiencing rapid growth, with total global assets projected to reach $7.25 trillion by 2030. How are global investors accessing this market?

After a year of selling pressure, the dollar recently reversed course, gaining over 2.5% against major currencies in one week. Is this a short-term bounce or the beginning of a sustained reversal?

Gold and silver made headlines in 2025, but what's driving commodity markets this year? CME Group Economist Mark Shore explains. spr.ly/6015BBEnCH

Brazil's soybean exports could almost match total U.S. production this year. How could this dynamic impact global soybean price risk?

Oil, Treasuries, and gold are all experiencing volatility simultaneously. How might this complicate the Fed's upcoming rate decisions?

Why has gold traded sideways during a major geopolitical crisis? CME Group Chief Economist Erik Norland explains what’s driving the U.S. dollar's recent strength and how energy independence is shifting the safe haven hierarchy. spr.ly/6015B6a3S5

Beef demand is strong, even as prices remain high. Is the growing national appetite for protein a recent trend or part of a broader dietary shift?

Weekly commodity options volume has more than quadrupled since 2020. What's driving this structural shift in how traders manage risk?

As markets move through 2026, investor attention remains fixed on shifting geopolitical tensions. How does geopolitical volatility impact market volatility? spr.ly/6011B6j0mL

U.S. ethanol exports to Europe nearly doubled last year. What’s driving European demand for crop-based biofuels? spr.ly/6017B6efCb

From shipping diskettes in the 90s to AI-driven trading, TradeStation President and CEO John Bartleman has navigated every major shift of retail trading. As manual processes give way to intelligent tools, what role will these technologies play in the future of trading?

Lithium ended its three-year price slump with a 120% rally. What’s behind this reversal? spr.ly/6014B6V7vs

Many farmers are looking at four or five straight years of operational losses. What market dynamics are driving this multi-year margin squeeze and could this season bring more of the same? spr.ly/6017B6u8YR

2025 was a record year for global sovereign debt issuance. At a time when liquidity seems plentiful, questions around repo market access are becoming more prominent. spr.ly/6012B6KJei

Bitcoin volatility is at multi-year highs, but the options market may be signaling a shift. Are investors already positioning for a first-quarter recovery? spr.ly/6019B61qFD

Every month we get two jobs reports but they often tell different stories. A look at how alternative jobs reports complement government data and what they reveal about the U.S. labor market trends. spr.ly/6016B666DA

Like gold, much of Bitcoin’s appeal lies in its scarcity. As alternative tokens offer a broader set of real-life use cases, can Bitcoin remain the dominant crypto asset? spr.ly/6017hvpKt

Paying for college can feel like an overwhelming task. Two former CME Group Foundation Scholars share the lessons they learned while pursuing a four-year degree. spr.ly/6014hsfaM