Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) will lower margin requirement for its nickel futures contract to 8% from 10% from the settlement on Nov. 20, it said on Tuesday.

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Spot trading involves buying or selling an asset at its current market price for immediate delivery. Futures trading uses contracts to set a price and delivery date for a future transaction, allowing ...

U.S. stocks appear set for a positive opening on Wednesday ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest minutes as ...

Members of two foreign investor schemes will be allowed to trade stock index futures listed on the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFE) from Nov. 1, the CFFE said on Friday, as China continues to ...

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is one of the most popular platforms for futures trading, providing access to various markets and asset classes. Known for its low commissions and robust trading tools, IBKR ...

Navigating the futures market can often feel like steering through a maze of uncertainty and speculation. Among traders, the debate around the profitability of futures trading weaves through myths and ...

Gold futures have soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time, as many investors seek a “safe haven” to park their ...

Popular cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask has officially rolled out perpetual futures trading within its mobile app. Notably, ...

Gold futures trading on Nymex are above $3,800 an ounce for the first time. The precious metal's price has jumped nearly 45% so far this year as buyers remain wary about a weakening dollar and ...

CME Group has announced 24/7 crypto futures and options trading from early 2026, pending review, following strong 2025 ...