TWIFO 518: Clash of the Titans: Crude vs. Gold vs Equities
Summary
Host Mark and guest Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading Academy analyze a volatile week in futures options, highlighting a sharp sell-off in equities and small caps alongside a significant rally in crude oil. They discuss key support levels in the S&P 500 and Russell 2000, noting a shift in put-call volume and large open interest clusters. The episode also covers elevated volatility in WTI crude as it approaches the $100 mark, mixed signals in gold, and active options flow in corn, with Bauer sharing his strategies for navigating these market extremes.
Topics discussed
Show intro, sponsor, and guest introduction
Welcome and market context with Scott Bauer
Movers and Shakers: Top gainers and losers
Equities overview: VIX, capitulation, and put/call flow
S&P 500 options: Open interest and key levels
Russell 2000: Small cap rotation and December calls
Energy: WTI crude oil rally and December options flow
Metals: Gold as a safe haven and December strikes
Grains: Corn technicals and December call/put activity
Closing remarks and upcoming show previews
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