A futures curve plots contract prices across different expiration dates, revealing market expectations for an asset’s future value. Traders and analysts use it to spot contango or backwardation, guiding hedging and speculative strategies. Producers, consumers, and investors benefit by managing price risk, optimizing inventory, and identifying arbitrage opportunities based on supply-demand trends.
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