Commodity Futures News and Derivatives & Market Trading Updates
U.S. brokers prepare for compute futures trading as CFTC review nears completion
Commodity brokerage firms are positioning for a potential new derivatives market linked to the cost of renting computing power for artificial intelligence. The preparations point to growing ...
Nasdaq 100 futures slip as oil rally and AI stock weakness pressure tech sentiment
U.S. equity futures are mixed on Tuesday as higher oil prices and renewed weakness in AI-linked shares weigh on technology sentiment ahead of a heavy earnings slate. Investors are focusing on ...
Bangladesh brokers win initial approval for commodity derivatives licences
Bangladesh is moving closer to launching its first commodity exchange after the securities regulator grants in-principle approval to six brokerage firms to act as commodity derivatives brokers. ...
CME Group to launch European dairy derivatives as it expands regional market
CME Group is planning to add European dairy futures and options before the end of 2026, extending its dairy risk management offering beyond the U.S. The move follows an earlier agreement with the ...
CME Group to launch tungsten futures for critical minerals demand
CME Group is expanding its metals derivatives lineup with a tungsten futures contract as industrial users seek more tools to manage exposure to critical minerals. Trading is set to begin by early ...
Oil market reprices long-term supply risk as Iran war keeps futures elevated
Eight months into the Iran war, oil traders are increasingly pricing in a longer period of elevated energy costs rather than a short-lived supply shock. Brent futures for late 2026 and 2027 have ...
U.S. stock futures rise ahead of bank earnings and CPI data
Investor focus is turning to a fresh batch of big bank results and closely watched inflation figures as U.S. equity futures trade mixed early Wednesday. Gains in Dow and S&P 500 futures are ...
CME Group plans compute futures push for AI infrastructure market
Growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is turning chip rental prices into a potential target for financial hedging and price discovery. CME Group is positioning compute as a ...
CME Group posts record trading volumes in September and third quarter
Strong client activity across rates, commodities and equity products lifts CME Group to record average daily volume levels in September and the third quarter of 2026. The exchange operator says ...
Bitcoin, gold and tech futures edge higher before U.S. jobs data
Investors are positioning cautiously ahead of the week's main U.S. macroeconomic release, lifting Bitcoin, precious metals and tech futures. Markets expect nonfarm payrolls to increase by 90,000 ...
CME Group soybean futures set open interest record in September
Rising hedging demand around harvest delays and global crop uncertainty is lifting activity in agricultural derivatives markets. CME Group says its soybean futures reached a new monthly open ...
Coinbase secures CFTC approval for U.S. derivatives clearinghouse
Coinbase is expanding its regulated market infrastructure in the U.S. with approval to operate its own derivatives clearing organization. The move lets the company clear fully collateralized ...
Bitcoin futures market shows rising short pressure as Treasury yields weigh on gold
Leveraged appetite in crypto markets remains subdued even after bitcoin's strong third-quarter advance, with futures participation continuing to thin out. At the same time, negative perpetual ...
Western U.S. Midwest soy processors scramble for supplies as harvest delays tighten market
Persistent rain across the western U.S. Midwest is slowing the soybean harvest and leaving processors short of nearby supplies. The squeeze is pushing cash premiums sharply higher, lifting returns ...
Russia raises taxes on foreign investors and metals producers as war costs strain budget
As military spending keeps pressuring public finances, Russia is moving to raise taxes on western companies still operating in the country, along with some domestic businesses and individuals. The ...
U.S. diesel futures fall as export ban speculation rattles fuel market
U.S. diesel prices remain near record highs as tight inventories and disrupted global supply keep pressure on transport, farming and other fuel-intensive sectors. Futures drop after a report says ...
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for margin trading on U.S. event contracts
Prediction market operator Kalshi is seeking regulatory approval to let certain traders use borrowed funds on some event contracts, a step aimed at broadening participation on its platform. The ...
Weiss Ratings highlights megatrends driving investor interest in metals, AI and drones
Long-term market shifts are shaping investment themes across precious metals, drone technology and emerging digital industries. Weiss Ratings says these forces are converging in ways that could ...
U.S. prosecutors charge former Robinhood engineers over alleged crypto front-running
Federal prosecutors are pursuing two former Robinhood engineers over alleged misuse of confidential listing information tied to the company’s crypto unit. The case centers on trades in perpetual ...
Robinhood engineers face fraud charges over Hyperliquid pre-listing trades
Federal prosecutors are pursuing criminal fraud charges against two Robinhood engineers over alleged trades placed ahead of planned crypto listings on the platform. The case centers on perpetual ...
Kalshi expands futures offerings with gold and silver perps in the U.S.
Kalshi is broadening its push beyond prediction markets by launching perpetual futures tied to gold and silver in the U.S. The move follows the company’s earlier entry into crypto-linked perps ...
