The Global Update

In observance of the New Year’s Holiday, there are revised trading hours. REVISED TRADING HOURS Tuesday, Dec 31st Markets will close at the normal time.  Markets will NOT reopen for the US Night Session. Wednesday, Jan 1st Markets Closed for the

In observance of the Christmas Holiday, there are revised trading hours. REVISED TRADING HOURS (CST) Tuesday, Dec 24th Equity & Interest Rate –  Early Close at12:15 PM Energy, FX & Metal – Early Close at 12:45 PM Wednesday, Dec 25th Equity,

  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. 

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  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

  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. 

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 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

  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. 

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