Futures Market

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Definition of 'Futures Market'

An auction market in which participants buy and sell commodity/future contracts for delivery on a specified future date. Trading is carried on through open yelling and hand signals in a trading pit.
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Investopedia explains 'Futures Market'

Volume in the futures market usually increases when the stock market outlook is uncertain.

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