Futures-Exchanges is a subdivision of the Security and Commodity Exchanges industry, which involves the trading of futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell a specific asset at a predetermined price and date in the future. Futures-Exchanges provide a platform for buyers and sellers to trade these contracts, which can include commodities such as oil, gold, and wheat, as well as financial instruments such as stock indexes and currencies. These exchanges play a crucial role in the global economy by providing a means for businesses to manage risk and for investors to speculate on future market movements.