http://www.futuresmag.com/?f=rss News, analysis, and strategies for futures, options, and derivative traders. Includes charts, daily columns, blogs, and video. en http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/americans-most-optimistic-since-2007-as-stocks-sur?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/americans-most-optimistic-since-2007-as-stocks-sur Americans’ confidence in the economy climbed in May to the highest level in almost six years as rising real estate values and record stock prices boosted household wealth. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/sp-500-marches-higher-in-face-of-fedspeak?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/sp-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. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/new-for-traders-box-to-offer-jumbo-options?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/new-for-traders-box-to-offer-jumbo-options A look at new products and services around the trading world. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/trading-places-michael-markowitz-named-president-a?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/trading-places-michael-markowitz-named-president-a Round-up of promotions and hires from around the trading industry. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/abe-bows-to-boost-japans-investment-in-growth-stra?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/abe-bows-to-boost-japans-investment-in-growth-stra Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to increase private investment and infrastructure exports as part of his strategy to overcome deflation and build on an economic expansion fueled by rising consumer spending. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/housing-reports-top-economic-releases-next-week?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/housing-reports-top-economic-releases-next-week A number of housing reports will hit the markets next week for traders to watch, including existing sales, new sales and home prices. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/gold-bears-revived-as-rout-resumes-after-coin-rush?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/gold-bears-revived-as-rout-resumes-after-coin-rush Gold bears are dominant again after prices resumed their slump and billionaire George Soros joined investors selling holdings in exchange-traded products that have retreated to a two-year low. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/cocoa-falls-as-concern-grows-over-bean-size-and-qu?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/cocoa-falls-as-concern-grows-over-bean-size-and-qu The flow of cocoa from western Africa is down for seasonal considerations, and traders wonder about the quality and size of the mid crop after some hot and dry weather during the growing season. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:41:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/april-leading-indicators-index-in-us-rises-more-th?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/april-leading-indicators-index-in-us-rises-more-th The index of U.S. leading indicators climbed in April, a rebound from March that suggests the world’s largest economy may be poised for further expansion. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:28:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/quitting-qe-whats-at-risk?ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/quitting-qe-whats-at-risk Central banks saved the world with unconventional monetary policies such as quantitative easing, which at the very least stopped the banking system from collapsing, but according to the IMF it's a policy that might be approaching its sell-by date. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:08:00 -0400