We Asked Traders

FOMC Interest Rate Cuts Next Meeting?

What Traders Are Saying About FOMC Interest Rates Cuts?

Futures Magazine
June 13, 2019
Futures Magazine polled trading industry experts for insights on future FOMC interest rate cuts.
Great Bitcoin questions from traders.

We asked traders for their opinion on the launch of bitcoin futures

Tamarah Webb
November 9, 2017
So, we asked traders, will there be listed bitcoin futures in 2017? Will it trade? Will one exchange win the liquidity battle for bitcoin futures or will it trade on multiple exchanges?
FBI Director Comey Influence on Stocks

We asked traders what FBI Director Comey's testimony means for stocks and other markets

Tamarah Webb
June 8, 2017
Before he was fired, former FBI Director James Comey has sought more resources for Russia probe. In a farewell letter to staff, Comey said the President had the full authority to fire him and would not dwell on the decision. Democrats called for an independent probe of the Russia issue.
OPEC Supply Decision

We asked traders if OPEC will extend cuts beyond June and what that will mean for price

Tamarah Webb
April 29, 2017
OPEC has shown unusual discipline in sticking to production cuts in the first half of 2017. We asked traders, will OPEC extend cuts beyond June in the face of increases in U.S. shale production and what would that mean for price.
Are You Smarter Than The Market?

We asked contributors where their insight has paid off recently in the markets

Tamarah Webb
February 17, 2017
We asked our contributors, " Where has your insight paid off in the markets over the last 18 months?"
Dow Hit 20,000?

We asked traders when the Dow will finally hit 20,000

Tamarah Webb
January 24, 2017
Not too long ago, earlier this month, everyone was expecting the Dow to hit 20,000 soon after, but not only has it not happened, but it has even retreated a bit.
Strong Jobs Data

We asked traders about the June jobs report and the Fed's next steps

Caroline Vakil
July 19, 2016
We asked traders, Does the strong job data for June mean the bad May numbers was an anomaly so the Fed can tighten as soon as July? Or is the Fed on hold indefinitely?

We asked traders about the Brexit and its aftermath

Caroline Vakil
June 29, 2016
After the Brexit bash, global markets are trying to steady themselves as the historic shockwaves of the Brexit vote will continue to cause unease in global markets. We asked traders for their input on what a Brexit really means and what's next.

We asked traders if the U.S. should lift the crude export ban

Futures Staff
September 11, 2015
The United States is producing more crude oil today than it has in over a decade. Exports on coal, natural gas and gasoline are legal. So why, given these factors, is the ban on crude exports still in place? Should the United States lift its ban on crude oil exports?
Trader Life

Top Things I Learned About Life While Day Trading Millions

James Altucher
December 11, 2019
Entrepreneur James Altucher shares the lessons he learned from his chaotic life as a day trader.