The European Market Brief 15: The Wild Year Review & The 2026 Outlook

What defined European markets in 2025, and what trading trends will dominate 2026? In this year-end episode of the European Market Brief, host Mark Longo joins industry experts from Eurex, Advantage Futures, and Indiana University for a deep dive into market performance and future outlooks.

The panel moves beyond a simple review to analyze surprising shifts in market structure, from the explosion of prediction markets to the demand for 24-hour trading access.

Tune in to hear the panel discuss:

• 2026 Market Predictions: Where the experts see European opportunities next year.

• Volatility Strategies: Why interest in trading volatility remained high in 2025.

• Futures Debates: The evolving roles of cash vs. physically settled futures.

• New Frontiers: Opportunities in credit indices and round-the-clock trading.

Featured Guests:

• Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business

• Mike O'Malley, Advantage Futures

• Lee Bartholomew, Eurex