
From the December/January 2013 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!
From the December/January 2013 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.
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.
S&P 500 marches higher in face of “Fedspeak”
Overall, the bull market frenzy is picking up and we still believe the E-mini S&P 500 will finish this year at 1690 or higher.