Traders put nearly $1.3 billion toward predicting which party will control Congress
More than $1.2 billion has been traded on Kalshi markets tied to the 2026 midterm elections, exceeding the platform’s trading volume during the 2024 presidential election year, according to company data. That level of activity is notable for a midterm election, which typically draws less national attention than a presidential race. Polls offer a snapshot […]
Stock futures show mixed results as traders anticipate the Fed’s decision and Big Tech earnings: Live updates
Mixed Early Trading for U.S. Equity Futures On Wednesday morning, U.S. equity futures showed a mixed trend as investors looked ahead to earnings reports from major technology firms and a decision on monetary policy from the Federal Reserve, which is expected later in the day. S&P 500 futures edged up, while Nasdaq-100 futures saw a […]
Stock futures increase as traders assess the newest batch of earnings; SpaceX stock soars: Live updates
Market Update: Stock Futures and Earnings Reports On October 19, 2026, a trader can be seen working at the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stock futures showed positive movement early Wednesday as traders analyzed the latest earnings announcements. S&P 500 futures rose by 0.29%, while Nasdaq-100 futures increased by 0.7%. Meanwhile, Dow futures remained unchanged. […]
Traders Make Bold Moves Just Before Trump’s Iran Announcement, Then A Key Regulator’s Advisor Allegedly Got Involved
Concerns Over Possible Insider Trading in Oil Bets A senior adviser to the chairman of the commodities regulator reportedly directed career staff to retract a referral regarding potential insider trading linked to oil bets, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg reported that analysts from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Market Oversight had flagged trades […]
SaverLife and BlackRock introduce an app for financial well-being aimed at traders
SaverLife Launches App for Skilled Trades Workers On Tuesday, SaverLife introduced a tailored version of its financial wellness app aimed at supporting individuals in skilled trades, created in collaboration with BlackRock. This initiative is backed by The BlackRock Foundation as part of its Future Builders program, which focuses on workforce development. The SaverLife x BlackRock […]
Kalshi Requests Regulator to Allow Traders to Use Borrowed Funds. What Could Go Wrong?
Kalshi, a leader in prediction markets, recently approached federal regulators with a request to let institutional investors use borrowed money for trading event contracts. This move could significantly integrate the growing industry into conventional finance. The firm’s clearinghouse, Kalshi Klear, submitted a proposal to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that seeks to allow margin […]
Oil Traders Caution That Diesel Shortage Will Continue Throughout Winter as US Prices Reach All-Time High
Diesel prices in the U.S. reached a new high on Monday, with refineries operating at nearly full capacity. Oil industry leaders have indicated that supply will remain tight as we head into winter. At the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference in Singapore, Vitol CEO Russell Hardy mentioned that the global market is facing a deficit of […]
Agency Advises Traders Against Confronting Pirates Despite 90 Sailors Being Captive
A United Nations agency has advised countries to “strongly discourage” crews on merchant ships from carrying firearms as a defense against piracy, even as 90 sailors remain hostages of Somali pirates. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reported a rise in piracy incidents in 2025, noting 171 cases of successful or attempted high-seas attacks. However, the […]
Stock futures remain mostly steady as traders anticipate important inflation data and Nvidia’s earnings: Live updates
Market Update: Futures and Key Data on the Horizon A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., on August 24, 2026. Stock futures remained relatively unchanged on Tuesday night, as the market prepared for significant U.S. inflation data and Nvidia’s upcoming quarterly results. The S&P 500 futures didn’t […]
Kalshi traders believe there is a low chance that a significant cryptocurrency bill will be enacted this year.
Cryptocurrency Legislation Faces Uncertainty A significant piece of legislation aimed at creating a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies may not pass before the year ends, according to traders on Kalshi. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which gained bipartisan support in the House last July, is scheduled for a procedural vote in the Senate on September […]