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Instant Futures Trading Lessons
Instant Futures Lessons
Welcome to the CME Education Department’s Instant Web Lessons. If you’re a newcomer to the futures markets and want a quick introduction to futures and options, these lessons will get you started learning what you need to know. The lessons are short, each one introducing a few concepts or set of facts. You can study the lessons in order or select your preferences from this list.
First lesson: The Futures Contract >>
Source: Chicago Mercantile Exchange
dt Commodity News
- Crude oil futures rise amidst rig fire, peak concerns: Crude oil futures gained after early losses on Thursday, amidst news and reports that paint a grim picture for the supply of the world's most vital commodity. Read more
- Copper futures hit four-month high on tightening supply: The price of copper soared on Thursday morning, reaching a four-month high of $7,675 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, reported the Financial Times. That's the red metal's highest level since April 2010, when it reached $8,000 per ton. Read more
- Slight decrease in jobless claims leads to mild stock rise: U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning, with initial jobless claims showing a very mild decrease - enough that the news wasn't actively bad, but not strong enough to inspire confidence. Read more
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