Crude oil. It’s up. It’s down. It’s the talk of the town these days. Let’s jump in.
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The Grand Marketplace: Crude futures activity rundown. Binary options. Gold and silver futures rose to three-week highs after China cut benchmark interest rates to support economic growth. Corn futures for March delivery fell 1.3 percent to $3.8025 a bushel, the largest drop since Nov. 19.
The Scrolls: Listener Questions and Comments
Question from Richard D – Hey Options Insider Team! Below I have 3 questions:
- I am wondering what the key reports are that affect the Agricultural future options (corn, soy, wheat, etc.) and where I can get more info and track these reports?
- Also, do options on these ags typically behave the same way equity options behave leading up an earnings report?
- Finally, what are the most liquid futures options besides gold, silver, and oil?
Question from Anthony Fields: I was just reading through a book (won?t name them here to give them a free plug) that blamed the crash in 2008 on derivatives – particularly S&P futures and SPX options. What?s your take on stuff like that? Drive you crazy or is there some truth?