TWIFO 491: Crude Oil Surges & Small Cap Volatility Amid Iran Conflict

In this episode of This Week in Futures Options , Mark Longo dives into a wild week of trading dominated by headlines surrounding the Iran conflict. From massive moves in WTI Crude to a fascinating rotation in the Russell 2000, we break down the movers and shakers lighting up the tape at CME Group. In this episode, we cover: The Movers & Shakers: Why WTI Crude Oil topped the list with an 18% move while Natural Gas continued its slide to the "dark side." Safe Havens vs. Risk Assets: A look at Gold, Silver, and Platinum's performance during geopolitical uncertainty. Equities & Small Caps: A deep dive into the Russell 2000 (RTY), exploring the 2300 put spreads and why puts dominated the tape despite a late-week rally. Volatility & Skew: Analyzing the 7-point drop in small-cap volatility and how skew is shifting in the April contracts. Whether you're a veteran trader or a newcomer, tune in for the data-driven insights you need to navigate today's volatile futures options marketplace. This episode is brought to you by CME Group.

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TWIFO 491: Crude Oil Surges & Small Cap Volatility Amid Iran Conflict is an episode from This Week in Futures Options by The Options Insider Media Group.

This episode is 13:44 long.

This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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