by Jeff Friedman Now that the debt debate is a done deal, the big question weighing on the markets is economic growth—or lack thereof. Given weakness recent manufacturing and spending data, as well as a continued gloomy employment and housing picture, market participants are weighing in on whether a double-dip recession might be ahead. What’s [...]

by Jeff Friedman The summer hasn’t brightened the economic outlook, as the view at mid-year seems a bit gloomier than back in January. Some analysts are even reviving speculation we are headed for a “double dip” recession. To get a projection of where the markets might be headed as we move into the second half [...]

MF Global Chairman and CEO Jon Corzine shared his insights on the markets and macroeconomy in a special conference call to MF Global staff and clients on April 28, 2011. Prior to joining MF Global he was the Governor of New Jersey and was a member of the U.S. Senate from 2001 to 2006. Corzine [...]

Our Senior Market Strategist Phil Streible shared his thoughts on early market action on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” program. He said the “risk trade is on” as stocks and most commodities were gaining early ground, despite this week’s S&P U.S. downgrade and the possibility of a Greece debt default.

by Phil Streible Selling options is something many traders shy away from, but if you take the time to educate yourself, it can be a rewarding strategy. This article is meant to stimulate your thinking about different ways to participate in the futures markets, even if you decide option selling isn’t necessarily right for you. [...]

by Aaron Fennell The disheartening events taking place in Greece over the past few weeks have been a setback to the global financial recovery. You might be surprised  to learn that Greece’s debt-to-GDP ratio isn’t actually the highest in the Eurozone. It’s interesting to compare countries’ debt-to-GDP ratios, and see how dire the situation really [...]