An economic derivative is a financial contract where payouts depend on future economic indicators. It helps manage risk and speculate on economic forecasts.

Regulatory reforms are making derivatives markets in China and Vietnam more accessible to foreign investors. Rising demand from Asia’s retail and institutional investors could continue to drive the ...

Explore user fees, along with their purpose, function in government and services, and role in economic development. Learn the benefits and challenges they present.

Economic forecasters often look to the performance of futures markets to help predict such economic developments as movements in the price of oil and other commodities. In addition, relatively new ...