How do futures influence the stock market?
Futures markets are often used as a predictive tool for the stock market because they reflect investor sentiment about where prices are headed in the near future. Here’s how that works: What Are Futures? Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a future date for a predetermined price. They trade almost 24/7, even when the regular stock market is closed. Why They’re Seen as Predictive Trading Outside Market Hours: Futures keep trading when the stock market is …
