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.
Labor Day Holiday
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, there are revised trading hours. There will be a trading halt at 12:00 PM CST on Monday, Sep 2nd for: Equity & Interest Rate Products. There will also be a trading halt that day
Nasdaq 100: What’s Up (or Down) with the Tech-Heavy Index?
The Nasdaq 100, the index representing all-things-tech, has been on a bit of a downward slide (with lots of ups and downs) since July but now seems to be bouncing back. What happened and what might you need to know
August 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.
July 4th Holiday
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, there are revised trading hours. Wednesday, July 3rd: There will be an early close at 12:15 PM CST on 7/3 for the Equity markets. Thursday: July 4th: There will be a trading halt
July 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.