John Lothian: Week in Review (August 5-9, 2024)

In a recent interview with John Lothian News, Dan Sullivan and Michael Rothstein shared insights into their creative journey and the development of a unique storytelling project, a fictional movie about the trading floor. The conversation revolved around their efforts to capture the essence of trading floors through a compelling narrative written by industry veteran Sullivan.

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Did you know the futures industry almost had insured customer accounts akin to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in banking when the CFTC was first proposed in 1973? I ran across this fact while working on MarketsWiki.

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In episode 11 of Futures Discovery, we’re delving into the intricate world of Agricultural Futures—a realm shaped by the rhythm of nature and the pulse of global markets. In this episode, we’ll explore the quantitative challenges that traders face in the real world. It’s not just about numbers on a screen; it’s about the unpredictable nature of weather, critical data in crop reports, and the global dance of trade policies.

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In a recent interview at the Options Industry Conference in Asheville, NC, Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the options industry with John Lothian News. The interview, part of the JLN Industry Leader video series sponsored by OCC, highlighted several key trends and concerns shaping the market.

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