commodity futures
[/kəˈmɑːdəti ˈfjuːtʃərz/]
nounpl: commodity futures
futuros de commodities
1. Standardized contracts to buy or sell a specific quantity of a commodity at a predetermined price on a future date
Farmers often use commodity futures to hedge against price fluctuations in grain markets.
Os agricultores frequentemente usam futuros de commodities para se proteger contra flutuações de preços nos mercados de grãos.
2. Financial derivatives traded on exchanges that allow investors to speculate on or hedge against price movements of raw materials
The trader made significant profits by correctly predicting the direction of oil commodity futures.
O trader obteve lucros significativos ao prever corretamente a direção dos futuros de commodities de petróleo.
3. Forward contracts standardized in terms of quality, quantity, and delivery date for agricultural products, metals, or energy
Commodity futures markets provide price discovery and liquidity for essential raw materials.
Os mercados de futuros de commodities fornecem descoberta de preços e liquidez para matérias-primas essenciais.
Commodity futures are essential instruments in global financial markets, particularly important in Brazil where agricultural commodities like coffee, sugar, and soybeans are major exports. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange (B3) are major trading hubs. Understanding commodity futures is crucial for farmers, investors, and traders in both the US and Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
going long on commodity futures
shorting commodity futures
commodity futures market crash
playing the commodity futures market
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