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Silver May '11 (SIK11)

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Silver Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Slightly Higher as Middle East Risks Remain

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.07%.  The dollar is slightly higher today after the US March trade deficit was reported to be smaller than expected.  The dollar also has safe-haven support as the US-Iran ceasefire appears shaky after the US Central Command on Monday said the US military fought off attacks from Iranian drones, missiles, and armed small boats as it facilitated the passage of two US-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.  Today's US economic news was mixed for the dollar: Mar new home sales and Mar JOLTS job openings were better than expected, but Apr ISM services activity was weaker than expected.

Gains in the dollar are limited today amid a -3% decline in crude oil prices, which ease inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to pursue a dovish, dollar-negative monetary policy.  Also, today's stock strength has dampened liquidity demand for the dollar. 

Heightened US-Iran tensions are boosting demand for the dollar as a safe-haven. ... 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
$44,289/40,263
First Notice Date
04/29/11
Expiration Date
05/26/11 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Silver May '11
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
29,676 (-2,681)
70,128 (-3,214)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
31,314 (-1,919)
7,154 (-2,359)
Producers - Long / Short
1,497 (-1,294)
19,607 (+399)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
21,407 (+109)
43,749 (-2,117)
Managed Money - Long / Short
14,576 (+1,222)
3,970 (-516)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
16,738 (-3,141)
3,184 (-1,843)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
32.595 +14.51%
on 05/12/11
49.520 -24.62%
on 04/28/11
-7.724 (-17.15%)
since 04/26/11
3-Month
32.595 +14.51%
on 05/12/11
49.820 -25.08%
on 04/25/11
+4.403 (+13.37%)
since 02/25/11
52-Week
17.445 +113.96%
on 06/04/10
49.820 -25.08%
on 04/25/11
+18.860 (+102.13%)
since 05/26/10

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Dollar Slightly Higher as Middle East Risks Remain

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%. The dollar is slightly higher today after the US March trade deficit was reported to be smaller than expected. The dollar also has safe-haven support...

DXY00 : 98.434 (+0.06%)
GCM26 : 4,567.2 (+0.75%)
SIN26 : 73.410 (-0.15%)
^USDJPY : 157.775 (+0.33%)
^EURUSD : 1.16987 (+0.07%)
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GCY00 : 4,556.11 (+0.74%)
GCM26 : 4,567.2 (+0.75%)
EQX : 13.79 (-0.51%)
SSRM : 28.20 (-0.49%)
IAG : 16.41 (+0.61%)
Dollar Supported by Renewed Iran Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.19%. The dollar is receiving support today on an increase in safe-haven demand after crude oil prices gained when Iran's FARS news agency claimed that two missiles...

DXY00 : 98.434 (+0.06%)
GCM26 : 4,567.2 (+0.75%)
SIN26 : 73.410 (-0.15%)
^USDJPY : 157.775 (+0.33%)
^EURUSD : 1.16987 (+0.07%)
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ESM26 : 7,284.00 (+0.74%)
GCM26 : 4,567.2 (+0.75%)
Dollar Rebounds as Trade Tensions Resurface

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose +0.12%. The dollar recovered from a 2-week low on Friday and finished higher. Tariff tensions resurfaced on Friday, pushing the dollar higher, after President...

DXY00 : 98.434 (+0.06%)
GCM26 : 4,567.2 (+0.75%)
SIN26 : 73.410 (-0.15%)
^USDJPY : 157.775 (+0.33%)
^EURUSD : 1.16987 (+0.07%)
April’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Crude oil, gasoline, gasoline refining spreads, bitcoin, and cotton futures posted double-digit percentage gains in April, while Rotterdam coal, natural gas, and sugar futures posted the most significant...

ZCZ26 : 498-6 (-1.14%)
RBM26 : 3.6325 (-2.83%)
PAM26 : 1,509.00 (+1.86%)
P0Y00 : 12,996.50s (+0.07%)
SIN26 : 73.410 (-0.15%)
LBN26 : 588.50 (+0.09%)
SBN26 : 15.35 (+0.39%)
NGM26 : 2.787 (-2.79%)
CTN26 : 84.62 (+2.05%)
ZSX26 : 1188-6 (-0.67%)
Q3Y00 : 3,335.64s (-0.72%)
CLM26 : 102.24 (-3.93%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 39.589
1st Resistance Point 38.457
Last Price 37.326s
1st Support Level 36.562
2nd Support Level 35.799
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 49.820
Fibonacci 61.8% 37.453
Last Price 37.326s
Fibonacci 50% 33.632
Fibonacci 38.2% 29.812
52-Week Low 17.445

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