04/17/2025

The Futures Rundown 30: Gold, VIX, Nasdaq and More Rocking The Markets

In this episode, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion highlights gold’s significant 8.5% surge, coffee price increases, and notable movements in other commodities like palladium and copper. The NASDAQ faces a sharp downturn, leading the downside movers alongside cocoa and dry whey. The episode also covers the biggest year-to-date movers, top trading activities for the day, and the impact of current market events.    00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:08 Understanding the Futures Markets 01:27 Introducing The Futures Rundown 02:40 Weekly Market Analysis 03:56 Trading Pit Insights 05:07 Top Movers of the Week 08:28 Daily Trading Highlights 12:26 Year-to-Date Trends 15:43 Conclusion