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futures
In financial terminology, this term refers to a specific class of derivative contracts. It carries a connotation of speculation and risk management, often associated with high-stakes trading environments like commodity exchanges. The focus is on the obligation to execute a trade at a fixed price, regardless of the market value at the time of expiration.
When used to describe life prospects, the word shifts from a technical financial instrument to a conceptual projection of destiny or success. In this sense, it often appears in the plural to encompass the diverse paths and possibilities available to a group of people, emphasizing a collective trajectory rather than a single timeline.
Meanings
Examples
He decided to speculate on oil futures to make a quick profit.
The company uses futures to hedge against the risk of rising raw material costs.
I should probably stop trading index futures before I lose everything.
The volatility in corn futures is making the farmers nervous.
Our shared futures depend on how we handle the climate crisis today.
The teacher spoke about the bright futures awaiting the graduating class.
They imagined various possible futures for their colony on Mars.
What happens to our futures if this merger fails?