TWIFO 443: Ags Fall to the Dark Side

In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Kevin Green from the Schwab Network to dissect the latest trends and trading activity in the futures options market. The discussion starts with a breakdown of significant movements in various asset classes, including corn, wheat, soybean oil, and WTI. Corn shows notable volume with heightened activity around May contracts, setting the stage for discussions about its price action driven by favorable weather forecasts and geopolitical factors. The ag complex continues with wheat, highlighting the pricing pressures influenced by global trade dynamics and significant export numbers. Shifting gears, the duo explores soybean oil's impressive bidding patterns and concludes with a deep dive into the energy sector, specifically WTI crude oil. Kevin offers insights, especially on the potential influence of seasonal demand and inventory levels on crude oil prices, making this episode a comprehensive guide for active futures options traders.

01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options

04:16 Movers and Shakers Report

06:57 Exploring CVOL

10:13 Diving into the Ag Complex

21:51 Market Overview and Volatility Trends

22:52 Chicago Wheat: Calls and Puts Analysis

27:59 Soybean Oil: Market Movements and Predictions

31:11 Energy Sector Insights: Crude Oil and Beyond

39:28 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events