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Everything you ever wanted to know about the futures markets all in one place. Brought to you by Plus500. Go to https://ctsfutures.com/ to learn more.

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Jul 8, 2026

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The Futures Rundown 32: Defense Against Dark Markets 30.04.2025

Mark Longo, alongside guest Rich Excell, discuss various futures including WTI crude oil, natural gas, and agricultural products. They analyze trends in equities, particularly NASDAQ and S&P, and provide evaluations on the agricultural, commodities, energy, metals, and crypto markets. Notable highlights include the impact of the trade war on different markets, market volatility, key economic indic...

The Futures Rundown 31: Even the Pros are Afraid of These Markets 23.04.2025

In this episode of The Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo discusses the latest in futures trading, providing listeners with an array of insights and strategies. The show features guest John Seguin, Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring. Mark and John analyze the current tumultuous state of the markets, touching on commodities, equities, and cryptocurrencies. T...

The Futures Rundown 30: Gold, VIX, Nasdaq and More Rocking The Markets 17.04.2025

In this episode, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion highlights gold's significant 8.5% surge, coffee price increases, and notable movements in other commodities like palladium and copper. The NASDAQ faces a sharp downturn, leading the downside movers alongside cocoa and dry whey. The episode also covers the biggest year-to-date movers, top...

The Futures Rundown 29: A Historic Week in the Futures Market 10.04.2025

In this episode of The Futures Rundown, the hosts discuss the turbulent state of the futures markets amidst unprecedented volatility. They explore significant moves in various asset classes, including equities, metals, rates, and cryptocurrencies, while providing expert analysis and insights. Special guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading shares her perspectives on trading strategies, the state...

The Futures Rundown 28: Ether, VIX and Tariffs Oh My! 02.04.2025

This episode of the Future's Rundown, hosted by Mark Longo, dives into key trends and exciting movements in the futures markets. The show begins with a recap of the latest gains and losses within the market, highlighting notable movements in natural gas, canola, VIX, cocoa, and soybean oil, along with analysis of major downtrends in copper, Ethereum, and orange juice. Listeners gain insights on no...

The Futures Rundown 27: Drinking in the Market from Wine to O.J. 27.03.2025

In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest developments in the futures markets alongside guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics. They discuss the current market activity, focusing on the resurgence of crude oil, high copper prices, and the relatively quiet week in trading volumes. Additionally, they explore unconventional investment topics such as tokenized wine trading and...

The Futures Rundown 26: Riding the Solana Wave: A New Era of Futures 20.03.2025

In this episode, host Mark Longo and co-host Carly Garner (DeCarley Trading) discuss the latest updates in the futures markets, including the introduction of new CME Solana Futures contracts. They cover the most active futures contracts of the week, highlight significant year-to-date movers such as gold and natural gas, and analyze trading activity in various sectors including metals, agriculture,...

The Futures Rundown 25: Crude Oil Faceoff: WTI vs Brent 12.03.2025

In this episode of the Futures Rundown, we break down the differences between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures. Jermal Chandler from Tasty Live joins the discussion to help traders understand key nuances in contract specifications, market behavior, and pricing. The episode covers contract sizes, tick values, settlement types, and the geographical distinctions between Brent...

The Futures Rundown 24: Buy the Dip and Sell the Rip! 06.03.2025

This episode of the Futures Rundown dives into the latest movements in the futures markets, exploring top gainers like VIX, Nat Gas, and Coffee, as well as the biggest losers including Ether and OJ.   Host Mark Longo and guest Jermal Chandler from Tasty Live analyze the impact of geopolitical factors on commodities, discuss the current state of equity futures, and the broader implications of tarif...

The Futures Rundown #23: WTI vs Brent, Solana and the Terror of Dead Trees 27.02.2025

In this episode of the Options Insider Radio Network, host Mark Longo introduces the latest installment of 'The Futures Rundown.' The discussion kicks off with Raymond Grignon from Ironbeam, who offers insights into his background in futures and derivatives and details Iron Beam's role in supporting a wide range of traders. The episode explores the nuances of various futures markets, including the...

The Futures Rundown 22: An Accident Waiting to Happen 20.02.2025

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown with your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading.  The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets this week (coffee, orange juice, gold, silver) Futures Free For All Which futures products are the best for beginners? How do you hold a future over the long-term when they typically expire in 1-3 months?    

The Futures Rundown 21: Blizzards Can't Stop VIX Futures 12.02.2025

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown. With your host Mark Longo: The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week Top 10 most active futures today The Contract Specs Segment Taking a deep dive into VIX Futures

The Futures Rundown 20: Markets So Spicy You Can Eat Them 30.01.2025

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Brett Friedman of Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics. The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week: ags, dairy, uranium, lithium, coffee, crypto, gold, silver, ai - DeepSeek, and much more.      

The Futures Rundown 19: A Wild, and Lactose-Intolerant, Start to 2025 21.01.2025

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.  The Trading Pit Segment Looking back on the futures markets in 2024 What is catching our eyes in the futures markets this week    

The Futures Rundown 18: Looking Back on a Wild 2024 16.01.2025

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Collins. What stands out as we look back on the futures markets in 2024? 2024 biggest gainers and losers in futures 2024 volume numbers 2024 highlights across asset classes The Trading Pit What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week Futures Free For All ...

The Futures Rundown 17: Getting Precious with Illegal Gold and Other Metals 09.01.2025

Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dana Samuelson, Founder and President of American Gold Exchange The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets this week and discussing trades/trends in the precious metals markets in 2024, digital gold, and much more in gold and the futures market...

The Futures Rundown 16: Powell Rocks the Futures Market plus Intro to Intraday Swing Trading 18.12.2024

Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest John Seguin, Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets and discussing the latest Fed announcement Futures 101 An overview of intraday swing trading     

The Futures Rundown 15: The Madness & the Mystery of Futures Symbology 11.12.2024

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.  The Trading Pit Segment What is catching our eyes in the futures markets this week Futures 101 Futures Contract Month Codes    

The Futures Rundown 14: Defense Against the Dark Arts of Derivatives 04.12.2024

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Rich Excell, Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Trading Pit Thoughts on market performance post-election. What's catching our eyes in the futures markets this week: Crypto: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana  FX market Equities Energy and much mo...

The Futures Rundown 13: Thanksgiving Special: Everything You Wanted To Know About SOFR But Were Afraid to Ask - Part 1 27.11.2024

Welcome to The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.  The Contract Specs Segment A deep dive into all things SOFR What is it Trading Hours Pricing SOFR Packs and Bundles And much more      

The Futures Rundown 12: Metals, Equities, Volatility and More! 20.11.2024

Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.  The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets Futures Free For All Is there a shift in sentiment from a tech heavy atmosphere to a hard asset one? Why aren't the equity markets pricing in more geopolitical risk right now?    

The Futures Rundown 11: The Mystery and Madness of the COT Report 13.11.2024

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.  Futures 101: The COT Report What is The COT Report Reporting Level Examples What are the different categories Examples And much more

The Futures Rundown 10: Election Fallout in the Futures Markets 06.11.2024

Welcome to this episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza.  The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets Futures Free For All Takeaways from the election for the futures markets Breaking down the post-election action in metals, FX, rates, equities, energy, crypto  Explanation of election prediction...

The Futures Rundown 9: The Terrifying Aspects of the Futures Market 30.10.2024

Welcome to our latest episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by  T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest John Seguin,  Senior Technical Analyst and Educator at Market Taker Mentoring The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets (rates, FX, equities, cocoa) Futures Free for All What elements of futures trading are the most intimidating    

The Futures Rundown 8: The Mystery and Madness of Physical Settlement 24.10.2024

Welcome to our inaugural episode of The Futures Rundown brought to you by T4 Futures and Options . With your host Mark Longo and guest Carley Garner.  The Trading Pit Looking at what is trading in the futures markets Futures 101: Exploring the Two Types of Settlement Cash Settled Physically Settled Futures Free for All Rolling futures in historical charts    

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