Financial Law

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Backwardation in Financial and Commodity Markets: A Legal Perspective

April 13, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Backwardation occurs when a futures contract trades below the current spot price (or below nearer-dated futures), often signaling tight near-term supply and strong immediate demand. In commodity and financial markets, this pricing structure can affect hedging costs, roll yield, inventory decisions, and the behavior of market participants. This article explains how backwardation works and examines […]