Category: Futures and Options Trading

U.S. and Israeli War With Iran Will Likely Send Oil Prices Soaring

The New York Times – Business:
Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.
Gold Prices Jump to Record High Following Surprise US Tariff Ruling

Some of the most widely used types of gold bars would be subject to U.S. tariffs, customs agency officials ruled, a particular blow to Switzerland’s large gold refining industry.
S&P 500 Nears a Record, But Can the Rally Last?

Investors have seemingly shrugged off trade tensions and geopolitical turmoil, but the gains in the stock market don’t tell the whole story.
Oil Executives Refrain From Publicly Criticizing Trump or His Tariffs

Eager to stay in Mr. Trump’s good graces, oil executives refrain from publicly criticizing the president. But privately, ‘Everyone’s afraid.’
Stock Markets Slide After Trump Unveils Tariffs

The initial market reaction suggested that the scale of the tariffs on Wednesday had come as a surprise and analysts were still trying to figure out how they had been derived.
Coffee Prices Are Soaring, but Growers Aren’t Celebrating

Climate change is behind the windfall gains, and growers are worried about whether they can adapt.
As the 2024 Race Heats Up, Betting Is Growing for Everything but Elections

U.S. residents can still gamble on the presidential race — but regulators are trying to stop the practice.
Traders Are Betting Millions That Trump Media Will Tumble

The parent company of Truth Social is a popular target for short-sellers, even after they lost $100 million last month betting on a decline in the stock that didn’t come.
The Betting on the Presidential Election Has Begun

While two leading prediction markets are fighting regulatory restrictions in court, wagers on politics and economics are still being made.
Sam Bankman-Fried Interview: Read the Transcript

The New York Times – Business:
In a discussion with Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times, Sam Bankman-Fried blamed “huge management failures” and sloppy accounting for the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange.
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People

The New York Times – Business:
In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals.
Forecasting the Future of Election Prediction Markets

The New York Times – Business:
After flying under the radar as academic experiments, the markets are facing close regulatory scrutiny. But they are worth preserving, our columnist says.