Crude futures gave back gains made in the wake of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S., settling ...

Oil futures opened the year with a modest decline as the continuing Ukraine-Russia war and rising Middle East tensions ...

Futures markets let investors hedge risks or speculate by trading asset contracts for future dates. Locking in prices through futures helps businesses manage cost risks and price their products. Using ...

Futures trading continues to attract retail and institutional investors in 2025, offering a blend of risk, strategy and real-world market exposure. From hedging against inflation to riding ...

Futures trading offers high leverage, amplifying both potential returns and risks. Futures contracts are standardized agreements traded on exchanges to buy/sell assets. Investors use futures for ...

Zaw Thiha Tun is currently an investment advisor for PI Financial Corp. He is also a financial writer on a wide variety of topics. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

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