Economic Analysis
Economic Analysis
Futures Markets Research, Support, and Education
The growth in the number of markets that trade and clear a wider array of complex derivative products requires analysis and research to determine the appropriate regulatory approach to these markets and products. CFTC monitors a large and diverse array of markets, including new energy products, new types of “event-related” markets, such as corporate actions, derivatives on economic statistics, derivatives on credit events, derivatives on weather and derivatives on exchange-traded commodity funds.
The CFTC Office of the Chief Economist conducts research on major economic issues related to the futures and options markets; participates in the development of Commission rulemakings; provides expert economic support and advice to other CFTC offices; conducts special studies and evaluations; and participates in the in-house training of staff on matters related to futures, options, swaps, and risk management.
Economic Analysis and Related Reports
Interagency Task Force on Commodity Markets Interim Report on Crude Oil (July 22, 2008)
Commodities and Equities: A “Market of One”? (June 8, 2008)
Market Growth, Trader Participation and Pricing in Energy Futures Markets (February 7, 2007)
Price Dynamics, Price Discovery and Large Futures Trader Interactions in the Energy Complex (April 28, 2005)
Letter to Silver Investors (May 14, 2004)