US stock futures wavered as Wall Street's confidence in the Federal Reserve instituting more rate cuts this year so far overshadowed a US government shutdown with no end in sight.

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The government shutdown enters a second day. Follow along for live updates on the market reaction and track the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

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 ...

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 ...

The White House is pulling the nomination of Brian Quintenz, whom President Donald Trump nominated as a board member and ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...

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 ...

Natural gas futures rally for a third day as bulls react to a chart breakout and colder mid-October weather forecasts despite ...

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.56% this morning as sentiment took a hit after the U.S.

Gold futures trading on Nymex are above $3,800 an ounce for the first time. The precious metal's price has jumped nearly 45% ...