The Options Insider Radio Network

In this episode of 'This Week in Futures Options,' Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads (Indiana University - Kelley School of Business) dive deep into the world of futures and options trading, specifically focusing on the metal markets like silver, gold, and platinum. The discussion highlights the recent significant moves in the precious metals sector, with silver showing a substantial uptrend. The conversation shifts to copper and natural gas, with attention paid to their volatile trading volumes and market trends. Notably, the episode touches on the energy sector, particularly WTI crude oil, discussing its price movements and market factors. The episode also features a brief dive into the equity index space, analyzing the latest volatility trends and what to expect leading up to key economic announcements. Listeners are also updated on different trading strategies and the importance of skew in understanding market biases. 01:03 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 03:46 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhodes 05:0