The Futures Rundown

In this Thanksgiving Eve episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo navigates the complexities of the futures markets, breaking down the top futures trading activity for the week. The episode covers a diverse array of futures, including Ethereum, sugar, silver, S&P mid-caps, small caps, and more. The show also delves into the CME's new Solana futures contracts, exploring their specifics and i...

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion starts with a review of the week's top performers, including Midwest Steel, oats, and heating oil, and highlights the significant gains in lithium and VIX futures. Conversely, it also covers the major downturns, with lumber, cocoa, and Bitcoin e...

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo examines the latest activities and trends in the futures market. The episode highlights the top and bottom performers of the week, focusing on commodities like platinum, gold, nat gas, and silver. Mark also discusses the trading volume levels and notable trading products.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST HOST: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza explore the latest activities in various futures markets, including stocks, currencies, interest rates, metals, and commodities like crude oil, natural gas, soybeans, and more. Key highlights include market movements, technical analysis, and predictions for...

In this episode, hosted by Mark Longo, listeners are guided through the complexities of the futures markets. The episode discusses top futures trading activities, including the recent impacts of rate cuts by Powell and Company. It highlights significant movements in high-grade copper, hard red winter wheat, soybean meal, heating oil, and more. The show also examines active trades and trends in the...

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST: Kevin Green, Schwab Network In this episode, host Mark Longo and special guest Kevin Green from the Schwab Network analyze the latest trends in the futures markets. They discuss the recent performance of key assets, including crude oil, natural gas, and precious metals like gold and silver. The show also explores the impact of market volatil...

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management   This episode dives deep into the current state of gold, discussing its impressive year-to-date performance and its role as a barometer for economic sentiment. Other key topics include the dynamics of feeder cattle, the impact of interest rates on market trends, and the ongoing strength of the US dollar...

In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Morad Askar delve into the complexities of the futures markets. They discuss the recent market activities, including significant movements in NatGas, precious metals, and the stock market's reaction to the government shutdown. The episode also covers year-to-date movers, highlighting key players like gold and crypto, and explores the ongoing debate between gol...

Mark and guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics discuss the dynamics of the futures markets, particularly focusing on precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. They delve into the recent performance trends, debate if gold is in a bubble, and analyze its behavior as a market fear gauge. Additionally, the episode covers year-to-date movers across various commoditie...

In this episode, Mark breaks down the impact of the latest Federal Reserve rate cut on various futures markets. With guest John Seguin from Market Taker Mentoring, they discuss the market's reaction to the Fed's quarter-point rate cut and subsequent hints at future rate reductions. The conversation covers the performance of various assets, including precious metals like gold and silver, as well as...

In this one-year anniversary episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo celebrates a year of exploring the futures markets. He begins with a brief look back at the show's origins and then dives into the "Trading Pit" segment. This week's top five movers include gains in Midwest Steel, Ultra T-Bond, Coffee, FCOJ, and Dry Whey, while Cash Settled Butter, Rough Rice, Platinum, Ethanol, and the V...

Welcome to The Futures Rundown, the show where we break down all the action in the futures markets. In this episode, we're giving you a special early edition to catch up on all the week's biggest moves. We'll analyze the top movers to the upside and downside, reveal the most actively traded contracts, and dive deep into a crypto futures product that surprised even our hosts. Timestamps 2:05 The Tr...

In this episode of The Futures Rundown , host Mark Longo is joined by guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading to discuss the latest action in the futures markets. They begin by exploring an unexpected commodity that has caught Carley's attention: feeder cattle, and the challenges producers face in a record-high market. The conversation then shifts to a detailed breakdown of the week's top movers...

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Nick Cassano, the Director of Trading and Risk Management at Tradier, who shares insights on trading activities and market trends. They discuss the top gainers and losers of the year, focusing on the significant movements in cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and traditional markets such as the NASDAQ, soybeans, and platinum. The epi...

This episode dives into the complexities of the futures market with host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management. The discussion covers various topics including the impact of Fed decisions on the markets, with particular attention to recent reactions and movements in interest rates and equities. They also explore the effects of weather events on agricultural futures such as...

In this episode of 'The Futures Rundown,' listeners are introduced to various insights and trends in the futures markets. The show covers the recent trends in the futures market, touching on key products like metals, agricultural commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Key highlights include silver's strong performance, a deep dive into Ethereum's remarkable turnaround, and discussions around the Commi...

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) delve into the volatile and sometimes confusing world of futures trading. Key topics include the complexities of the futures markets, with a special spotlight on commodities and cryptocurrencies, such as the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum. They also discuss the latest movements in key futures like cr...

In this episode of the Futures Rundown, listeners are welcomed back to explore the complexities of the futures markets with host Mark and guest Rich Excel from the University of Illinois Gies School of Business. The discussion kicks off with a recap of past episodes and recent market trends, including a notable dive into uranium and the latest in the futures market activities such as the performan...

This episode explores the challenges and intricacies of trading uranium futures. Mark Longo and Dan Gramza discuss a listener question about the viability and current status of uranium futures listed on CME, revealing the lack of volume, industrial participation, and official dissemination. They suggest alternatives such as trading uranium-related ETFs, stocks, and even blockchain options. The hos...

This episode of The Futures Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo and featuring guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management, delves into the intricacies of the futures markets. Discussions include the volatility in energy markets prompted by Middle Eastern conflicts, with a focus on crude oil and natural gas price fluctuations. The episode covers performance trends in various futures assets, including...

In this episode of the Futures Rundown from Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green from Schwab Network dive into the dynamic world of futures trading. They discuss the current volatility in the futures market, driven by recent geopolitical events and energy market fluctuations. Key highlights include the impact of soybean oil and crude oil due to geopolitical risks, t...

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo discusses the intricacies of the futures markets with guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading. They delve into current market trends, focusing on the top movers in futures, including rates, equities, and precious metals. The conversation touches on key trading strategies, the season's market behavior, and the importance of risk management. Carle...

In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza discuss current hot topics in futures trading, including the complexities of the 10-Year Note contract specs, the impact of tariffs on the global market, and the performance of various futures contracts ranging from metals like gold and silver to agricultural products like oats and soybeans. They also delve into intriguing market movements, from the...

In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark Longo and Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading discuss the volatile futures markets with detailed analysis and expert predictions. The show highlights recent market movements, including a surprising rebound in Ethereum and significant changes in commodities like crude oil and gold. Carley provides insights into potential future market trend...

This episode of the Futures Rundown offers an in-depth analysis of this week's top futures trading activities. Broadcasting from the Options Industry Conference in Palm Beach, Florida, the host explores key movements in the market, including notable upticks in palladium, dry whey, and class three milk, along with declines in lumber, soybean oil, and corn. The episode also reviews year-to-date tren...