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TWIFO 517: The Storm Rages On in Equities, Energy and Metals

Oct 9, 2026 · 40m

Summary

Host Mark Longo and guest Carly Garner analyze weekly futures options activity across metals, energy, and equities. They discuss gold’s seasonal support and silver’s potential failed rally pattern, while noting a bearish outlook for crude oil despite recent headlines. The segment highlights a massive spike in natural gas volume and volatility, driven by near-term put activity. Finally, the hosts review wild intraday swings in the Nasdaq, focusing on a persistent December call vertical trade.

Topics discussed

Show intro, sponsors, and CME hockey futures Fantasy league banter and guest introduction Movers and shakers: top gainers and losers Natural gas and Bitcoin correlation discussion Gold market analysis and price targets Gold options volume and skew dynamics Silver market outlook and put strategies Crude oil (WTI) price action and put flow Deep out-of-the-money crude oil puts Natural gas volume surge and November puts Equity index volatility and hot options trades Show wrap-up and upcoming episodes
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