Archive for April 2022
Biden Administration Announces Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Global Food Aid to Respond to Putin’s Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Apr. 27, 2022 – Today, the Biden Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are taking the extraordinary step…
Read MoreChina and the World Economy
China’s economy slowed late in 2021 and early 2022, and this could potentially be a drag on global growth.
Read MoreSecretary Vilsack Highlights $39 Million Investment in Watershed Infrastructure Projects on Rural Infrastructure Tour
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C., April 26, 2022 – As part of the Building a Better America Rural Infrastructure Tour, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) investment…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Grants Application to Improve SNAP Customer Service
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 – The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today announced that $5 million in competitive grants are being made available to enhance efficiency and access in the…
Read MoreLong-Term Rates and the Supply of Debt
A look at the supply of long-term debt and its impact on interest rates.
Read MoreOn Earth Day, USDA Invests Nearly $800 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2022 – Today, in honor of Earth Day 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in…
Read MoreAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Releases Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to Strengthen America’s Forests, Boost Wildfire Resilience, and Combat Global Deforestation
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2022 — “Our national forests are under significant threat from climate change and deploying science-based restoration practices, like those outlined in the President’s executive order, will ensure…
Read MoreQ2 2022 Options Newsletter
Get a recap of the previous quarter’s trading activity and other product highlights for our suite of options on futures products across the major asset classes.
Read MorePresident Biden, USDA Announce $420 Million Investment in Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural and Historically Underserved Communities
ALBANY, Georgia, April 21, 2022 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-2) to announce the U.S. Department…
Read MoreEquity Index Derived Block Trades Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about derived blocks on Equity Index futures at CME Group, including what the derived block functionality is, which contracts are eligible, and more.
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