Episodios

  • The Futures Rundown 58: Are These Markets Broken?

    The Futures Rundown 58: Are These Markets Broken?
    Dec 4 2025

    Futures markets and commodity trading expert Carley Garner joins Mark Longo on 'The Futures Rundown' for a deep dive into metals, energy, and ag products. In this episode, we tackle risk management during volatile times, analyze year-to-date performance, and explore key market movements, including silver volatility and seasonal trends in coffee futures. Carly offers sage advice, covering everything from liquidity issues to an intriguing dive into the Japanese Yen. We also discuss the contentious topic of binaries and predictions markets, plus debate the essential question: Is cranberry sauce a side or a topping?
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    33 m
  • The Futures Rundown 57: Slinging Futures and Eating Cranberry Sauce

    The Futures Rundown 57: Slinging Futures and Eating Cranberry Sauce
    Nov 26 2025

    In this Thanksgiving Eve episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo navigates the complexities of the futures markets, breaking down the top futures trading activity for the week. The episode covers a diverse array of futures, including Ethereum, sugar, silver, S&P mid-caps, small caps, and more. The show also delves into the CME's new Solana futures contracts, exploring their specifics and implications for traders. To wrap up, a lively discussion on Thanksgiving side dishes ensues, with a poll questioning whether cranberry sauce is a side dish or merely a topping.
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    25 m
  • The Futures Rundown 56: The Great Binary Bet: Will Prediction Markets Eat Futures Volume?

    The Futures Rundown 56: The Great Binary Bet: Will Prediction Markets Eat Futures Volume?
    Nov 20 2025

    HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

    In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion starts with a review of the week's top performers, including Midwest Steel, oats, and heating oil, and highlights the significant gains in lithium and VIX futures. Conversely, it also covers the major downturns, with lumber, cocoa, and Bitcoin experiencing notable declines. The episode features an in-depth look at trading volumes, revealing a busy day in the trading pits with the Ultra T-Bond, NASDAQ 100, and three-month SOFR among the top traded assets. The show also addresses broader market trends, year-to-date performances, and engages with audience questions about the potential impact of binary options on intraday futures volume.

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    25 m
  • The Futures Rundown 55: Metals Still Reign Supreme

    The Futures Rundown 55: Metals Still Reign Supreme
    Nov 13 2025

    HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

    In this episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo examines the latest activities and trends in the futures market. The episode highlights the top and bottom performers of the week, focusing on commodities like platinum, gold, nat gas, and silver. Mark also discusses the trading volume levels and notable trading products.
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    14 m
  • The Futures Rundown 54: Hunting for the Big Adios in Metals, Crypto and More

    The Futures Rundown 54: Hunting for the Big Adios in Metals, Crypto and More
    Nov 6 2025

    HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

    GUEST HOST: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management

    In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza explore the latest activities in various futures markets, including stocks, currencies, interest rates, metals, and commodities like crude oil, natural gas, soybeans, and more. Key highlights include market movements, technical analysis, and predictions for future trends. Listener questions about crypto sell-offs and specific commodity movements are also addressed.
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    39 m
  • The Futures Rundown 53: The Fed Strikes Again

    The Futures Rundown 53: The Fed Strikes Again
    Oct 30 2025

    In this episode, hosted by Mark Longo, listeners are guided through the complexities of the futures markets. The episode discusses top futures trading activities, including the recent impacts of rate cuts by Powell and Company. It highlights significant movements in high-grade copper, hard red winter wheat, soybean meal, heating oil, and more. The show also examines active trades and trends in the market, addressing items like the S&P 500 PE ratio and how geopolitical events influence trading decisions. The episode concludes with a question-answer session tackling listener inquiries and market trends.
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    20 m
  • The Futures Rundown 52: Gold Tanking, Nat Gas Surging

    The Futures Rundown 52: Gold Tanking, Nat Gas Surging
    Oct 23 2025

    HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group

    GUEST: Kevin Green, Schwab Network

    In this episode, host Mark Longo and special guest Kevin Green from the Schwab Network analyze the latest trends in the futures markets. They discuss the recent performance of key assets, including crude oil, natural gas, and precious metals like gold and silver. The show also explores the impact of market volatility on trading volumes, with particular attention to the activity in equity futures, treasuries, and the rise of micro contracts. Additionally, the episode features a detailed discussion on the year's top performers and losers in the futures markets.
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    26 m
  • The Futures Rundown 51: The Big Adios for Gold, Nat Gas and Livestock?

    The Futures Rundown 51: The Big Adios for Gold, Nat Gas and Livestock?
    Oct 9 2025
    Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Guest: Dan Gramza, Gramza Capital Management This episode dives deep into the current state of gold, discussing its impressive year-to-date performance and its role as a barometer for economic sentiment. Other key topics include the dynamics of feeder cattle, the impact of interest rates on market trends, and the ongoing strength of the US dollar. They also touch on notable fluctuations in exotic markets like orange juice and oat futures. The episode further examines trading volumes, sector-specific movements, and potential future trends in markets, including cryptocurrencies.
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    52 m