derivative
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently approved Kalshi’s plan to list perpetual futures contracts, known as “perps,” a trendy flavor of derivative that never expires and trades 24/7.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
That’s because you can’t make them without sulfur, an oil derivative whose cost has increased fivefold as supply is locked behind the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
He agreed with Ebrahimian that a child should remain tied to their parent’s asylum case, as long as they are designated a derivative when the application is filed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
A popular financial derivative that allows speculators to bet on prices for everything from obscure meme coins to shares of companies that haven’t gone public yet is finally gaining a foothold in the U.S.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
This choice was anathema to Sullivan, who abhorred derivative architecture, but during the meeting he made no objection.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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