CFTC to Craft New Prediction Market Rules, Chairman Says

Wall Street’s main derivatives regulator will write new rules for the multi-billion dollar prediction markets industry, the ...
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Silver and gold facing near-term selling pressure: analysts

After a record-breaking rally last year, silver (XAGUSD:CUR) and gold (XAUUSD:CUR) futures will soon face selling pressure driven by a forthcoming reweighting of the Bloomberg Commodity Index, ...
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Silver will soon face selling pressure from the rebalancing of this index

The run-up in silver prices could face a near-term test from selling driven by the rebalancing of the Bloomberg Commodity Index. The rebalancing, set to take place from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14, could lead ...
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SCO: Understanding The Structure And Suitability Of This Inverse 2x Leveraged ETF

The ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF targets 2x daily returns of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index. SCO is strictly a short-term trading vehicle; holding beyond one day ...
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Cocoa Set to Lure a Wall of Index Buying After Slump From Record

Chocolate lovers, beware. Cocoa prices may be set for a rebound at the start of the new year as the commodity is added to a key index. The inclusion of New York cocoa futures in the Bloomberg ...

2 Differentiated Approaches To Commodity Investing

Commodities have been on a roll over the past few months, with strong and persistent trends emerging across several sectors.
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UCO: Understanding The Structure And Suitability Of This 2x Leveraged ETF

The ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF offers 2x daily leveraged exposure to a WTI crude oil futures index, not spot oil prices. UCO is designed for short-term traders seeking to capitalize on ...