Futures contract agricultural commodity futures contract

Agricultural commodity futures contract, particularly corn and wheat, experienced upward moves. Food processing stocks in equity markets could experience margin pressure if the rally sustains, impacting future EPS forecasts. The standard solana futures contract, sized at 500 SOL, debuted in mid-March and crossed the $1 billion notional open interest mark in August. Futures tied to the payments-focused XRP crossed that threshold in August, just three months after they began trading with a standard contract size of 50,000 XRP. Futures based on the S&P 500 Index expire quarterly, on the 3rd Friday in March, June, September, and December. Gold futures contract rose steadily to $2,370 per ounce, indicating heightened hedging activity by funds amid geopolitical tensions. This trend could continue into short-term equity hedging strategies, affecting risk-on assets.