How are stock-index futures trading? S&P 500 futures are up 0.2% Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are up 0.1% Nasdaq-100 ...

Gold futures have soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time, as many investors seek a “safe haven” to park their ...

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December futures in New York, the most active contract, surpassed $4,000 for the first time as the US federal government ...

Spot trading involves buying or selling an asset at its current market price for immediate delivery. Futures trading uses contracts to set a price and delivery date for a future transaction, allowing ...

Gold futures trading on Nymex are above $3,800 an ounce for the first time. The precious metal's price has jumped nearly 45% so far this year as buyers remain wary about a weakening dollar and ...

September 2025 delivered another strong month across most asset classes, with world stocks gaining +3.62% and U.S. stocks ...

Navigating the futures market can often feel like steering through a maze of uncertainty and speculation. Among traders, the debate around the profitability of futures trading weaves through myths and ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...

CME will introduce 24/7 crypto futures and options trading, positioning itself to rival offshore exchanges & meet ...

Fantasy sports app Sleeper is suing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in federal court, alleging that the ...

CME Group has announced 24/7 crypto futures and options trading from early 2026, pending review, following strong 2025 ...