December Monthly Newsletter

  View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed. 

Thanksgiving Holiday

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, there are revised trading hours. REVISED CLOSING HOURS (CST) Thursday, Nov 28th Equity & Interest Rate – 12:00 PM Energy & Metal – 1:30 PM Friday, Nov 29th Equity & Interest Rate – 12:15

GFF Brokers Announces the Acquisition of Stage 5 Trading

GFF Brokers  has announced their acquisition of Stage 5 Trading Corporation, an online Independent Introducing Brokerage firm doing business since 2012. The acquisition also includes: Apex Futures, Sierra Futures, & Trade Futures 4 Less (TF4L), all of which are dbas

Temporary Day Trading Margin Increase Lifted

In anticipation of possible market volatility related to the US Elections, day trading margins were temporarily increased. Day Trading Margin have returned to normal.

November Monthly Newsletter

  View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed. 

CME Group Launches New Product – Micro Nikkei Futures

CME Group recently announced that a new product: Micro Nikkei Futures would be launched on October 28, 2024. The following information was provided in the press release: “Sized at 50 yen and $0.50, respectively, these new micro-sized contracts will allow

October Monthly Newsletter

  View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed. 

The Fed’s Rate Cut Roller Coaster: What It Means for Traders

Analysts are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in November and December. Most traders are eager to know what this might mean for the markets. Spoiler alert: It’s complicated. What’s Happening Now After months of inflation concerns, the

September Monthly Newsletter

  View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.