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Technology is transforming global markets by linking economies, automating processes, enabling new business models, and continuously expanding access to data and global supply chains.

These derivatives derive their value from underlying assets or indices, traded publicly with transparency, liquidity, and reduced counterparty risk.

Commodity prices are primarily driven by supply and demand, with influences from production costs, weather, technology, geopolitical events, and shifts in consumer behaviour.

Using futures contracts, businesses and investors can protect against adverse price movements in commodities, currencies, or financial assets.

The use of derivatives in risk management involves balancing risk and reward under a comprehensive strategy to protect assets and operations.

Funds under custody benefit from asset protection, clear transactional records, compliance supervision, and improved operational workflows.

Derivatives are financial instruments that play a key role in modern finance by supporting hedging, risk management, and speculative strategies across global markets.

Trading emphasizes short term market moves, active decision-making, and frequent portfolio adjustments, while investing focuses on holding assets long-term to capture growth, income, and compounding.

Successful futures trading combines planning, risk control, and market awareness with tools such as stop-loss orders and diversification.