The Futures Rundown 50: Shutdown Surprises

Update: 2025-10-02

Description

In this episode, Mark Longo and guest Morad Askar delve into the complexities of the futures markets. They discuss the recent market activities, including significant movements in NatGas, precious metals, and the stock market's reaction to the government shutdown. The episode also covers year-to-date movers, highlighting key players like gold and crypto, and explores the ongoing debate between gold and VIX as indicators of market sentiment. Additionally, they provide insights into various trading strategies and the benefits of using micros and why certain futures might not be suitable for all investors.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

03:58 Market Analysis: Government Shutdown and Market Reactions

07:03 Futures Market Movers: Ups and Downs

14:14 Top 10 Contracts and Trading Insights

18:14 NASDAQ's Dominance in Equity Volume

18:33 Year-to-Date Movers: Precious Metals and Crypto

21:18 Downside Movers: A Rough Year for Some Commodities

22:22 Futures Market Insights and Trading Advice

23:29 Crypto Futures and Hedging Strategies

24:56 Debating Market Sentiment: Gold vs. VIX

25:33 Futures Free-for-All: Audience Q&A

32:56 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Contact Info