Futures

Futures are standardized financial contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase an asset, or the seller to sell an asset, at a predetermined future price and date. They are primarily used for hedging against price fluctuations or for speculative trading on assets like commodities, currencies, and stock indices.

Why it’s in the news: Futures are in the news due to significant developments in China's new offshore government bond futures and the ongoing activity and concerns in both the U.S. stock and cryptocurrency futures markets.

Latest on Futures

• China debuts offshore government bond futures to promote yuan use
• Chinese treasury futures launch cements Hong Kong as premier yuan hub
• The bitcoin futures market looks like a crowded club with a tiny exit – and it could cause pain
• U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move
• Over 34 lakh candidates register on FutureSkills PRIME; 86%+ from Tier 2, 3 cities: MeitY
• Japan’s power futures get boost as utilities hedge price risk

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