Understanding and Calculating the Notional Value of Futures Contracts

Learn the steps to calculate notional value for futures contracts and why it's pivotal in evaluating risks and managing your financial portfolio effectively.

Grain futures drop after USDA increases crop-supply estimates

The latest monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report shows higher ending stocks for corn and soybeans, running counter to what markets expected.

Stock futures slide while gold and silver jump after Powell investigation raises fears over the Fed’s independence

Powell said the investigation rests on “pretexts,” arguing it's retaliation for the Fed’s refusal to follow the Trump's preferences on interest rates.

E-Mini: Definition and Uses in Futures Trading

E-Minis are small-sized futures contracts designed for diverse investments. Discover their definition, trading advantages, and how they fit into your financial strategy.

Oil Futures Settle Higher in Choppy Trade

Crude futures rose for a third straight session with tensions in Iran keeping a bid in the market.

Fed funds futures hit record volumes as 2025 policy uncertainty drives trading surge

Trading in fed funds futures hit record levels in 2025 as investors navigated a year of shifting monetary policy expectations, according to data compiled by CME Group Interest Rates.

FIIs up shorts in Nifty futures, net sell 50K contracts in 3 days: F&O data

Despite Monday's sharp recovery, FIIs were net sellers of ₹1,228 crore in index futures yesterday. Here are the key highlights from the derivatives data.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady after Fed drama as CPI inflation check looms

Futures on the major gauges are holding in a data-packed week against a tumultuous backdrop of local and foreign political disruption.
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