Futures Markets
Gold and the Global Financial Crisis of 2008
The financial crisis of 2008 shook the foundations of traditional finance. For the first time since the Great Depression, the future viability of the...
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Futures Markets
Understanding Oil Futures Leverage
A common saying in financial markets asserts that leverage is the quintessential double-edged sword. That axiom may never be more relevant than it is...
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Futures Markets
A Market Overview of Metal Commodities
In commodity futures markets, gold, oil and corn typically grab the headlines, especially whenever there’s a surge in demand, concerns over supply or...
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Futures Markets
A Quick Overview of the Types of Futures Markets
From coffee and crude oil to S&P 500 futures and Treasuries, many different types of markets are available to futures investors.
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Futures Markets
Last Traded Price vs. Market Price: Defining the Difference
The market price and last traded price of a futures contract are often confused with one another. However, both have completely different meanings...
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