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Has crude oil finally returned to fair value after one of the year's biggest geopolitical shocks?

This week on The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo welcomes back Morad Askar of EdgeClear to examine why crude oil has retraced nearly its entire Iran-drive... more

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Why are the futures markets acting so strange? In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Mr. Rich Excell, Director of the Derivatives and Trading Academy at the Gies College of Business (University of Illinois)—frequently ... more

Mark Longo welcomes veteran trader Dan "The Man" Gramza of Gramza Capital Management back to the trading pit to break down a wild, volatile week across the global macro landscape.

Mark and Dan dive deep into the renewed geopolitical tensions in the... more

It was a brutal week across many of the most popular futures markets.

On this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo breaks down a massive selloff that hammered precious metals, cryptocurrencies, and other key futures products. Silver led the l... more

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Welcome to another action-packed edition of The Futures Rundown! On this Fed week and shortened holiday session leading into Juneteenth, host Mark Longo breaks down a fascinating "bifurcated" tape. Is it finally time for the beaten-down assets to mou... more

The futures markets are reacting violently to changing geopolitical headlines, but are financial assets completely detached from physical reality? In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Brian Pieri, founder of Energy Ro... more

In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by veteran futures broker and author Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading to break down a wild week of macro action, massive energy spikes, and some deeply unusual livestock drivers.

Mark and Carley dive into... more

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Are equity index derivatives finally getting some real competition? In this episode, MIAX Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Shelly Brown joins host Mark Longo on the Futures Hot Seat to unpack their new index product suite developed... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Excell
Director of the Derivatives and Trading Academy at University of Illinois
University of Illinois
Episode: The Futures Rundown 83: Unexpected Performance
Brian Pieri
Founder of Energy Rogue
Energy Rogue
Episode: The Futures Rundown 79: It all Comes Back to Energy
Carley Garner
Trader and author, DeCarley Trading
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Episode: The Futures Rundown 78: Aging Crude Rally and Flesh-Eating Parasites!!!
Shelly Brown
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at MIAC
MIAC (formerly MIAX)
Episode: The Futures Rundown 77: The Equity Battle Heats Up
Dana Samuelson
Founder and President of the American Gold Exchange
American Gold Exchange
Episode: The Futures Rundown 75: Return Of Metals Insania Mania?
Dr. Vicks
Guest expert discussed on the show
Episode: The Futures Rundown 73: Another Wild Week in the Energy Markets
Uncle Mike Tussaud
Guest referenced as a good buddy, from St. Charles Wealth Management
St. Charles Wealth Management
Episode: The Futures Rundown 70: Let's Talk About Brent
Brian Pierre
Founder of Energy Rogue
Energy Rogue
Episode: The Futures Rundown 68: Energy is Inescapable
Jermal Chandler
Head of Options Strategy at Tasty Trade
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Episode: The Futures Rundown 64: Fallout from the Metals Apocalypse

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Mark Longo
Host of The Futures Rundown and related network programming; widely associated with options and futures education and market analysis.

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The Futures Rundown 83: Unexpected Performance
Q: What's catching your eye in the downside movers this week?
Rich highlights meat prices, VIX movements, NatGas, and OJ as areas where prices are moving contrary to expectations, prompting questions about supply/demand dynamics and macro influences.
The Futures Rundown 77: The Equity Battle Heats Up
Q: Where should listeners go to learn more about the Bloomberg 500 and 100 contracts?
They should visit the MIAX global website for ticker symbols and product details (BBX for Bloomberg 500 cash, TBX for the tiny Bloomberg 100 future, BQX for the Bloomberg 100 cash index, TBQ for the future).
The Futures Rundown 78: Aging Crude Rally and Flesh-Eating Parasites!!!
Q: What are your thoughts on hype around crypto and hype-driven market moves?
She expresses a stance against hype, emphasizing fundamentals and math over social-media-driven moves, with examples like GameStop illustrating how hype can move markets before reality catches up.
The Futures Rundown 78: Aging Crude Rally and Flesh-Eating Parasites!!!
Q: What does Carley think about equities going 23.5k soon and the idea of extended hours in options trading?
Carley notes that brokerages and exchanges can profit from more trading hours, but warns about liquidity risks, potential algos-driven volatility, and the possibility of stops being overrun if overnight sessions aren't properly supported.
The Futures Rundown 47: One-Year Anniversary Spectacular
Q: Can you please explain the whole 60-40 thing with futures?
The 60-40 rule (Section 1256) taxes 60% of futures gains at the long-term capital gains rate and 40% at the ordinary income rate, regardless of how long you held the contract. This results in a lower overall tax bill for intraday futures traders, since the long-term portion is taxed at a typically lower rate. There are caveats, such as end-of-year mark-to-market for contracts and limits on how many years a Section 1256 loss can be carried; consulting a tax professional is advised.

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What is The Futures Rundown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on futures and commodities, with a strong emphasis on live market action, macro drivers, and cross-asset dynamics. Episodes typically dissect energy, metals, grains, and softs alongside macro catalysts like Fed signals, geopolitical tensions, and liquidity shifts. A recurring thread is practical trading insights: market structure changes, hedging ideas, and tactics for navigating volatility, often anchored by a core host with frequent guest appearances from practitioners and analysts tied to trading desks, metals specialists, and energy-focused firms. The tone blends energetic market color with actionable takeaways, audience engagement, and clear explanations of complex futures concepts, making it a practical listen for ac... more

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