It's a pity that most problems are caused by macro policies. Eventually, it's productivity that prevails. If you have something worth a dollar, it usually stimulates.
I've posted this before: albeit, drunk and still drunk. But what's the point of a tax system when using fiat standards? I mean, sh*t let the gov post their wants and let the markets price the monetary policy.
Futures are simple derivatives. At some point you have to predict the future or capture mispricing. Whether through a crystal ball or -meth: your choice.