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.
What Happened in the Markets During the 2020 Election—and How to Get Market Ready for the 2024 Election
Election years are like adrenaline shots for the markets, and 2020 was no exception. The last presidential race set the markets on a wild ride while traders grappled with pandemic woes and big policy possibilities. Market participants were glued to
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.