market futures
Definition
Standardized financial contracts traded on futures exchanges, obligating the buyer to purchase, and the seller to sell, an underlying asset (such as commodities, currencies, or indices) at a predetermined price on a specified future date.
Derivatives reflecting market expectations of future prices, used for hedging risks or speculating on price movements in various asset classes.
Examples
The market futures were soaring like a caffeinated eagle, turning sleepy traders into overnight millionaires.
My crystal ball says market futures will dip tomorrow—good thing I invested in canned beans instead.
Watching market futures crash is like attending a fireworks show where the finale fizzles out in the kiddie pool.
Bets on market futures turned his garage sale flip into a yacht party invitation.