Forwards and Futures Markets - History, Development, and Applications - Lecture 21

Explore the history and mechanics of futures markets in this comprehensive lecture from Yale University's Financial Markets course. Discover how futures trading originated in 17th century Osaka, Japan, and evolved into a global risk management tool. Learn about forward contracts for currency exchange and interest rates, and delve into completely financial futures markets. Examine a case study on wheat futures and storage considerations, and understand concepts like backwardation and spot premiums. This 72-minute video provides valuable insights into the development, function, and importance of futures markets in modern finance.