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Why the 2025 German Election Could Be a Big Opportunity for U.S. Traders in EURO STOXX 50® Futures

Key Takeaways Germany’s 2025 Federal Election (Feb. 23) could drive volatility in European markets, creating trading opportunities. EURO STOXX 50®...

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Energy Futures: A Look at the Crude Oil & Natural Gas Trade

The global energy futures marketplace facilitates the trade of a diverse array of participants. No matter if a producer is hedging systemic...

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Gold: The Ultimate Safe-Haven Asset

When it comes to managing risk, gold has been a tried-and-true insurance policy for the bulk of human history. For producers, speculators, and...

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3 Benefits of Trading Micro Futures

The line of micro futures products offered by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) offers traders a collection of distinct advantages. Featuring...

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Why Trade S&P Emini Futures?

Traders and investors from every corner of the globe consider the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) as an ideal way of engaging the broader U.S....

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Understanding Market Correlations

A market correlation is a measure, statistical or observational that identifies a positive or negative link between the pricing of multiple assets....

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How to Invest in Gold Futures

No matter what your investment goals are―whether it’s wealth appreciation or preservation―gold futures can help. Primarily available on the CME...

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Seasonality: The Impact on the Energy Markets

Seasonality refers to the fluctuations in the value of an asset in relation to the time of year. Although predicting the effect of its impact isn’t...

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Seasonal Trends In Oil Futures Trading

When it comes right down to it, seasonality plays a key role in the trade of commodities. The ongoing relationship between supply and demand...

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The Differences Between Investing in the S&P 500 and Trading S&P 500 Futures

The US equities markets are the world’s benchmark for wealth and prosperity. According to the World Bank, the aggregate value of US stocks is upward...

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