Global food prices have been skyrocketing in recent months, with global food commodities 60 percent higher than just two years ago. But can increased demand, driven by developing nations, explain such a meteoric increase? If China has been humming along at double digit growth for a [...]
In light of Bear Stearns investigation of short selling, is such an investigation required by shareholders?CME cannot respond directly to specific questions like that, Donohue said. We would refer that to the proper authorities, but as a matter of policy, we do not comment on that.
Should the CME be buying out NYMEX members? CME membership [...]
One-third of all the CME shareholders are present in person or by proxy. They will be voting on equity directors and members to the board plus ratification of Ernst & Young as accountant for the fiscal year.
Integration has been nearly accomplished within 10 months since the merger was closed. CME estimates it will save $150 [...]
We’re reporting live from the CME Group shareholders meeting at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center. Thanks to a former U of C student named Scott, whose login and password to the wireless are making these posts possible. Thanks Scott!
The wet weather has not dimmed the enthusiasm and turnout (plus there’s free food). The room [...]
