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The Futures Rundown 43: Tsunamis, Dust Storms and the Fed...Oh My!
Episode 43
Wednesday, 30 July, 2025
This episode dives into the complexities of the futures market with host Mark Longo and guest Dan Gramza from Gramza Capital Management. The discussion covers various topics including the impact of Fed decisions on the markets, with particular attention to recent reactions and movements in interest rates and equities. They also explore the effects of weather events on agricultural futures such as soybean, corn, and wheat, particularly in light of a dust storm in the Midwest. Additionally, the episode touches on the performance of energy sectors like crude oil, the notable gains and declines of precious metals and cryptocurrencies over the year, and the intricacies of long-term tracking of futures prices. The show concludes with listener questions on earthquake and tsunami impacts on ag markets, showcasing the community's engagement. 01:07 Exploring the Futures Markets 03:15 Market Analysis with Dan Grama 04:02 Trading Pit Insights 04:19 Fed Day Market Reactions 07:40 Commodity Market Movements 09:01 Top Movers and Shakers 23:45 Year-to-Date Market Analysis 24:39 Biggest Losers of the Year 25:14 Soybean Meal and Other Declines 27:05 Top Movers of the Year 28:35 The Controversy of Ether's Performance 34:17 Futures Free-for-All Q&A 37:02 Impact of Weather on Agriculture 42:26 Global Agricultural Market Dynamics 43:53 Wrapping Up and Listener Appreciation