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This Week in Futures Options

Gold, crude oil, corn, soybeans and more - with so many tradeable products the futures options market is an intimidating place. How can you possibly keep track of the latest trading activity across so many different products? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. Welcome to This Week in Futures Options - the program designed to help active futures options traders stay on top of this ever-changing marketplace. Each week we’ll break down the top trades, hot products, volatility explosions and much more. Whether you’re an experienced veteran or a newcomer looking to separate the wheat from the lean hogs, This Week in Futures Options has the information you can’t find anywhere else.

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This Week in Futures Options 37: Trump vs Oil Traders

Jan 23, 2017

Today, Nick and Mark are joined by Blu Putnam Chief Economist of CME Group.

Topics this week include:

  • The election, inauguration
  • WTI/Brent spread
  • QuikStrike

Future Options Feedback: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Jeff Myers: What is the prediction for platinum options?
  • Question from Eddy: Is the trade in crude more cautious right now, or are the bulls all in? Is it an all-in trade?
  • Question from Sean: When it come to currency options, is there a market, like Euro, that trades more smoothly?