Oil futures are financial contracts that allow participants to buy or sell a specific quantity of oil at a predetermined price on a future date. These contracts serve as an agreement between the buyer and the seller to facilitate the delivery of oil or the cash settlement of the contract at the expiration date.Oil futures are traded on commodities exchanges, such as the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). These exchanges provide a platform for participants to buy or sell oil futures contracts.
What are Oil Futures?
