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Silver May '12 (SIK12)

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Silver Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Recovers as Crude Surges and Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.06%.  The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains after crude oil prices surged.  WTI crude rallied by more than 2% on Wednesday, boosting inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar.  Also, Wednesday’s stock market slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar.  The dollar initially moved lower on Wednesday after US May consumer prices rose as expected, easing inflation fears and potentially keeping the Fed from tightening monetary policy. 

US May CPI rose +4.2% y/y, right on expectations and the fastest pace of increase in 3 years.  May core CPI rose +2.9% y/y, right on expectations, and the fastest pace of increase in 7 months.

The dollar also benefits from safe-haven demand amid the ongoing hostilities between the US and Iran. Overnight, the US and Iran exchanged strikes, and the US said it had completed an operation tha... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Silver 5,000-oz
Contract Size
5,000 troy ounces
Tick Size
$0.005 per troy ounce ($25.00 per contract) (Settlement $0.001)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 7:25a.m. - 12:25p.m.) (Settles 12:25p.m.) CST
Exchange
COMEX
Point Value
$5,000
Margin/Maintenance
$41,030/37,300
First Notice Date
04/30/12
Expiration Date
05/29/12 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Silver May '12
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 2, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
25,782 (-1,823)
68,443 (-55)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
33,933 (+1,175)
10,007 (-528)
Producers - Long / Short
2,140 (+728)
20,133 (-824)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
20,940 (+381)
45,608 (+3,701)
Managed Money - Long / Short
17,047 (+377)
6,603 (-12)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
16,886 (+798)
3,404 (-516)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
26.895 +3.24%
on 05/16/12
31.380 -11.51%
on 04/30/12
-3.580 (-11.42%)
since 04/27/12
3-Month
26.895 +3.24%
on 05/16/12
35.705 -22.23%
on 03/01/12
-6.875 (-19.85%)
since 02/29/12
52-Week
26.270 +5.70%
on 12/29/11
43.920 -36.78%
on 08/22/11
-10.069 (-26.61%)
since 05/27/11

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Dollar Recovers as Crude Surges and Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.06%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains after crude oil prices surged. WTI crude rallied by more than 2% on...

DXY00 : 100.023s (+0.11%)
GCQ26 : 4,075.6 (-1.40%)
SIN26 : 62.905 (-2.83%)
^USDJPY : 160.548 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.15302 (-0.04%)
Dollar Weakens on as Expected US May CPI

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar is under pressure today after US May consumer prices rose as expected, easing inflation fears and potentially keeping the Fed from tightening...

DXY00 : 100.023s (+0.11%)
GCQ26 : 4,075.6 (-1.40%)
SIN26 : 62.905 (-2.83%)
^USDJPY : 160.548 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.15302 (-0.04%)
Gold & Silver Drop On Renewed Tensions | Is the Selling Pressure Drying Up? | Metals Minute Phil Streible

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Crude Oil Weakness Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.12%. Tuesday's -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices to a 7-week low lowered inflation expectations, which could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary policy,...

DXY00 : 100.023s (+0.11%)
GCQ26 : 4,075.6 (-1.40%)
SIN26 : 62.905 (-2.83%)
^USDJPY : 160.548 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.15302 (-0.04%)
Dollar Weakens as Crude Oil Prices Sink

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is moving lower today and is down by -0.28%. Today's -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices has lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary...

DXY00 : 100.023s (+0.11%)
GCQ26 : 4,075.6 (-1.40%)
SIN26 : 62.905 (-2.83%)
^USDJPY : 160.548 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.15302 (-0.04%)
Copper Jumps 1% Overnight | Can Gold & Silver Find a Floor? Key Levels | Metals Minute Phil Streible

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Dollar Slips as Middle East Tensions Ease Slightly

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high on Monday, finishing down 0.06%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and finished slightly lower on Monday after stocks pushed higher, which curbed liquidity...

DXY00 : 100.023s (+0.11%)
GCQ26 : 4,075.6 (-1.40%)
SIN26 : 62.905 (-2.83%)
^USDJPY : 160.548 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.15302 (-0.04%)
Dollar Falls Back as Stocks Recover

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high today and is down by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower today after stocks pushed higher, which curbs liquidity demand for the...

DXY00 : 100.023s (+0.11%)
GCQ26 : 4,075.6 (-1.40%)
SIN26 : 62.905 (-2.83%)
^USDJPY : 160.548 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.15302 (-0.04%)
Floor or Trapdoor? Gold at the Line That Matters

Gold futures have been in a controlled descent since topping out near the $5,650 region, with sellers methodically stepping down offers within the broader range of $4,900 and $4,300. The macro backdrop...

Copper Rises as Precious Metals Pare Losses & Dip Buyers Emerge | Can the Lows Hold? Metals Minute Phil Streible

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 28.398
1st Resistance Point 28.082
Last Price 27.767s
1st Support Level 27.609
2nd Support Level 27.452
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 43.920
Fibonacci 61.8% 37.178
Fibonacci 50% 35.095
Fibonacci 38.2% 33.012
Last Price 27.767s
52-Week Low 26.270

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