Gross investment and government consumption expenditures: This is a measure of government spending on goods and services that is included in GDP. Consumption expenditures include money spent on the government’s workforce as well as products and services such as military jet fuel and government building and other structure rent. Government expenditures on structures, equipment, and […]
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To listen to the podcast, press play on the player above and follow along with the transcript below. In its current form, this transcript was created automatically and then edited for clarity. Between the audio and the text, there may be some discrepancies. Republican attempts to invalidate state-ordered congressional districting schemes in North Carolina and […]
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Futures contracts can be exchanged for profit only if the trade is closed before the expiration date. Many futures contracts expire on the third Friday of the month, but contracts vary, therefore read the contract specifications for any and all contracts before trading. When do futures contracts expire? Contracts for the future You can buy […]
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Futures and options are financial contracts that are used to benefit from or hedge against price movements in commodities or other investments. The main difference between the two is that futures contracts force the contract holder to acquire the underlying asset on a certain future date, whereas options contracts offer the contract holder the choice […]
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Energy futures trading can be done on a regulated market or over-the-counter (OTC). The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and, more specifically, the New York Mercantile Exchange are the most prominent markets for energy futures (NYMEX). NYMEX is a subsidiary of the CME Group, which specializes in the trading of energy commodities. Tokyo TOCOM and the […]
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Stock futures are more of a bet than a prediction. A stock futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a stock at a specific price at a future date, independent of its current value. Futures contract prices are determined by where investors believe the market is headed. Their perception can be spot-on, but […]
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A approaching recession shouldn’t scare you if you’re investing for the long haul. To take some profits off the table, you might wish to sell some stocks. However, selling when prices are low should not be your primary strategy. You might assume you’ll get back in when prices stop falling, but a bottom can’t be […]
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1. Because cement prices are relatively stable and predictable, there is little hedging or speculative demand for cement futures. The essential trading activity to keep the futures market afloat would not occur. 2. What is the purpose of futures markets? Futures contracts enable the organization to better control risk and generate more predictable revenue. Currency […]
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Inflation is a time in which the price of goods and services rises dramatically. Inflation usually begins with a lack of a service or a product, prompting businesses to raise their prices and the overall costs of the commodity. This upward price adjustment sets off a cost-increasing loop, making it more difficult for firms to […]
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Inflation is the gradual loss of a currency’s buying value over time. The increase in the average price level of a basket of selected goods and services in an economy over time can be used to calculate a quantitative estimate of the rate at which buying power declines. A rise in the general level of […]
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