Is the "Strait of Hormuz" the only phrase you're hearing lately? You aren't alone. In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo and Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy at tastytrade, dive deep into a market where geopolitics is keeping Crude Oil firmly on the throne.

The duo breaks down a wild week in the pits, where energy is lighting up the tape while precious metals like Silver and Platinum lose their luster. They also tackle the "AI trumps all" sentiment in equities and what the recent Fed decision means for your portfolio.

Inside this episode:

The Trading Pit: A "Top 6" countdown of the biggest movers, featuring the massive rallies in WTI, Brent, and RBOB Gasoline.
Ag Watch: Why wheat is catching a bid and the strange correlation between fertilizer routes and your bread prices.
The "Shiny Stuff" Slump: Why traders are abandoning Gold and Silver to chase the oil trade.
Most Active Contracts: Breaking down the heavy volume in the 10-Year Note and the Micro NASDAQ on Fed Day.
The Year-to-Date Leaderboard: A look at the staggering 103% gain in Heating Oil and the continued freefall of Cocoa.

Genius Loves Company. See for yourself why Investopedia named tastytrade the Best Broker for Options in 2024. Visit tastytrade.com/podcasts to learn more.