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2-Year T-Note Sep '12 (ZTU12)

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2-Year T-Note Futures Market News and Commentary

Stock Indexes Mixed as They Consolidate Below Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.34%. 

US stock indexes today are mixed as they consolidate just below this week’s all-time highs.  Stocks garnered some support today on dovish comments made Thursday evening from Atlanta Fed President Bostic, who said if the outlook unfolds as he expects, referring to slowly moderating inflation and continued economic momentum, "then it could be appropriate for us to reduce rates toward the end of the year."

Higher T-note yields today and some mixed economic news from China limit stock gains.  An uneven recovery in China may weigh on global growth prospects and is negative for stocks.  China Apr industrial production rose +6.7% y/y, stronger than expectations of +5.5% y/y.  However, China Apr retail sales rose +2.3% y/y, weaker than expectations of +3.7% y/y and the smallest increase in 16 months.  Also, China... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
2-Year Treasury-Note
Contract Size
$200,000
Tick Size
One eighth of 1/32 of a point ($7.8125 per contract) rounded up to the nearest cent per contract; par is on the basis of 100 points
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 2:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$2,000
Margin/Maintenance
$1,265/1,150
First Notice Date
08/31/12
Expiration Date
09/28/12 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

2-Year T-Note Sep '12
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 14, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
3,178,396 (-52,001)
2,345,910 (-3,992)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
541,411 (+25,078)
1,506,397 (-32,169)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
111,960 (-5,373)
497,073 (+18,154)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
2,239,660 (-81,743)
555,607 (-38,307)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
328,197 (+25,998)
2,160,633 (-47,878)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
535,264 (+4,539)
134,268 (+2,214)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
110-062 +0.08%
on 09/07/12
110-112 -0.04%
on 09/13/12
+0-018 (+0.04%)
since 08/28/12
3-Month
110-027 +0.16%
on 06/29/12
110-140 -0.10%
on 08/01/12
+0-052 (+0.12%)
since 06/28/12
52-Week
109-037 +1.05%
on 09/30/11
110-140 -0.10%
on 08/01/12
+1-056 (+1.05%)
since 09/28/11

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Stock Indexes Mixed as They Consolidate Below Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.34%. US stock indexes today are...

$SPX : 5,303.27 (+0.12%)
SPY : 529.50 (+0.15%)
$DOWI : 40,003.59 (+0.34%)
DIA : 400.00 (+0.35%)
$IUXX : 18,546.23 (-0.06%)
QQQ : 451.75 (-0.05%)
ZNM24 : 109-055 (-0.29%)
TTWO : 147.84 (+1.20%)
AMD : 164.46 (+1.13%)
DD : 79.91 (+3.02%)
FCX : 54.23 (+4.21%)
DOCS : 28.03 (+18.07%)
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Stocks Undercut by Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.02%. US stock indexes today are mixed....

$SPX : 5,303.27 (+0.12%)
SPY : 529.50 (+0.15%)
$DOWI : 40,003.59 (+0.34%)
DIA : 400.00 (+0.35%)
$IUXX : 18,546.23 (-0.06%)
QQQ : 451.75 (-0.05%)
ZNM24 : 109-055 (-0.29%)
TTWO : 147.84 (+1.20%)
CME : 213.14 (+0.19%)
DD : 79.91 (+3.02%)
DOCS : 28.03 (+18.07%)
RDDT : 62.04 (+10.04%)
Stocks Fall Back on Concern Interest Rates to Stay Higher for Longer

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. US stock...

$SPX : 5,303.27 (+0.12%)
SPY : 529.50 (+0.15%)
$DOWI : 40,003.59 (+0.34%)
DIA : 400.00 (+0.35%)
$IUXX : 18,546.23 (-0.06%)
QQQ : 451.75 (-0.05%)
ZNM24 : 109-055 (-0.29%)
DE : 397.02 (+0.66%)
CSCO : 48.17 (-0.35%)
DHI : 151.50 (+0.35%)
BLDR : 167.05 (+1.00%)
LEN : 165.88 (+0.41%)
How is the Dollar Index Declining Even Though it is Slightly Higher?

The dollar index has edged higher from the level in late February 2024. However, other markets are screaming the dollar index is losing value even though it has posted a slight gain.

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GCM24 : 2,419.6 (+1.43%)
UUP : 28.56 (unch)
UDN : 18.07 (-0.03%)
Stock Indexes Pull Back From This Morning's Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.09%. US stock indexes are moderately...

$SPX : 5,303.27 (+0.12%)
SPY : 529.50 (+0.15%)
$DOWI : 40,003.59 (+0.34%)
DIA : 400.00 (+0.35%)
$IUXX : 18,546.23 (-0.06%)
QQQ : 451.75 (-0.05%)
ZNM24 : 109-055 (-0.29%)
WMT : 64.65 (+1.00%)
TGT : 160.13 (-0.32%)
DLTR : 117.31 (-3.29%)
COST : 795.81 (+0.35%)
DG : 142.13 (-3.04%)
Stocks Little Changed After Mixed US Economic Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.13%. US stock indexes this...

$SPX : 5,303.27 (+0.12%)
SPY : 529.50 (+0.15%)
$DOWI : 40,003.59 (+0.34%)
DIA : 400.00 (+0.35%)
$IUXX : 18,546.23 (-0.06%)
QQQ : 451.75 (-0.05%)
ZNM24 : 109-055 (-0.29%)
WMT : 64.65 (+1.00%)
TGT : 160.13 (-0.32%)
DLTR : 117.31 (-3.29%)
DG : 142.13 (-3.04%)
CB : 274.28 (+3.55%)
Grain Markets: Will Global Production Issues Continue to Push Wheat Prices Higher?

In my interview today with Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now I spoke about the recent move higher in wheat, soybean, and corn prices. I also discussed crude oil, interest rates, and the cattle markets....

ZWK24 : 657-0s (-1.98%)
ZSN24 : 1228-0s (+0.97%)
ZCK24 : 453-6s (-1.04%)
LEM24 : 181.050s (+1.13%)
Stock Indexes Post Record Highs as Economic Reports Bolster Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.49%. US stock indexes...

$SPX : 5,303.27 (+0.12%)
SPY : 529.50 (+0.15%)
$DOWI : 40,003.59 (+0.34%)
DIA : 400.00 (+0.35%)
$IUXX : 18,546.23 (-0.06%)
QQQ : 451.75 (-0.05%)
ZNM24 : 109-055 (-0.29%)
DHI : 151.50 (+0.35%)
LEN : 165.88 (+0.41%)
PHM : 119.07 (+0.35%)
TOL : 130.74 (-0.30%)
AMD : 164.46 (+1.13%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 110-101
1st Resistance Point 110-098
Last Price 110-096s
1st Support Level 110-095
2nd Support Level 110-095
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 110-140
Last Price 110-096s
Fibonacci 61.8% 110-028
Fibonacci 50% 109-288
Fibonacci 38.2% 109-230
52-Week Low 109-037

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