From the November 01, 2012 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!
Corn, soybeans, wheat watch planting pace, weather
The trade is watching how much crop is getting in the ground, as weather becomes a major factor in short-term price moves.
Apple executives to take on lawmaker assertions on tax avoidance
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook will face off against U.S. senators leveling accusations that the iPhone maker is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes.
Financial markets and the role political scandals play
Headlines recently have been dominated by political scandal. Here's how these revelations play out in the markets.
Tap into oil volatility using an options spread
Over the past week crude oil prices have been rocked by conflicting macroeconomic data and a suspected price-fixing scandal, leaving many investors questioning the validity of current price levels. Tap into that volatility with a put spread.