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S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '26 (ESH26)

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S&P 500 E-Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Pressured as Middle East Hostilities Boost Inflation Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.04%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +0.01%. 

Stock indexes on Monday settled mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 3-week low.  Stocks gave up early gains on Monday and settled mixed as rising crude oil prices boosted bond yields and undercut stocks.  Crude prices rose to a 5-week high on Monday amid concern the US-Iran conflict will worsen and lead to higher inflation.  The 10-year T-note yield rose +5 bp to 4.60%.

The Nasdaq 100 settled slightly higher on Monday as short covering emerged in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks ahead of earnings results of megacap technology stocks this week, beginning with Alphabet on Wednesday.   

Geopolitical risks continue, as the US conducted a ninth straight day of... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini S&P 500 Index
Contract Size
$50 times Index
Tick Size
0.25 points ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 3:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$27,546/25,042
First Notice Date
03/20/26
Expiration Date
03/20/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
1,386,291 (-49,445)
1,478,822 (-23,377)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
256,435 (+12,332)
295,373 (+8,379)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
142,914 (+6,881)
849,691 (-17,427)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
1,144,294 (-15,553)
203,822 (+14,567)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
135,454 (+522)
500,456 (+3,649)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
55,528 (-10,924)
55,690 (+2,252)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
6,558.00 +0.56%
on 03/20/26
6,983.75 -5.57%
on 02/25/26
-328.62 (-4.75%)
since 02/20/26
3-Month
6,558.00 +0.56%
on 03/20/26
7,043.00 -6.37%
on 01/28/26
-292.62 (-4.25%)
since 12/19/25
52-Week
4,994.75 +32.03%
on 04/07/25
7,043.00 -6.37%
on 01/28/26
+739.13 (+12.62%)
since 03/20/25

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Stocks Pressured as Middle East Hostilities Boost Inflation Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.04%. September...

MSTR : 97.82 (+3.13%)
TER : 333.76 (+3.54%)
AVGO : 378.16 (+1.98%)
DHI : 144.79 (-3.08%)
SNDK : 1,390.95 (+2.67%)
GPN : 82.37 (+5.85%)
LXP : 60.85 (+4.00%)
BLDR : 72.70 (-2.10%)
GLXY : 23.66 (+9.39%)
PENG : 53.23 (-11.89%)
$IUXX : 28,604.23 (+0.04%)
LITE : 765.55 (+4.47%)
Broader Market Boosted by Chipmaker Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures...

TER : 333.76 (+3.54%)
GOOGL : 351.99 (+1.51%)
AVGO : 378.16 (+1.98%)
SNDK : 1,390.95 (+2.67%)
INTU : 293.82 (+0.94%)
GPN : 82.37 (+5.85%)
LXP : 60.85 (+4.00%)
TRI : 95.43 (-0.80%)
PENG : 53.23 (-11.89%)
$IUXX : 28,604.23 (+0.04%)
LITE : 765.55 (+4.47%)
URBN : 74.83 (+2.53%)
Stocks Edge Higher as Chipmakers Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.86%. September E-mini S&P futures...

TER : 333.76 (+3.54%)
AMAT : 525.70 (-0.75%)
GOOGL : 351.99 (+1.51%)
SNDK : 1,390.95 (+2.67%)
INTU : 293.82 (+0.94%)
GPN : 82.37 (+5.85%)
LXP : 60.85 (+4.00%)
TRI : 95.43 (-0.80%)
TXN : 284.07 (+0.02%)
PENG : 53.23 (-11.89%)
$IUXX : 28,604.23 (+0.04%)
LITE : 765.55 (+4.47%)
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Chipmakers Rebound, Corporate Earnings in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.30%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.59% this morning, buoyed by a mild rebound in chip stocks at the start of an earnings-packed...

GOOGL : 351.99 (+1.51%)
AMAT : 525.70 (-0.75%)
THULE.S.DX : 214.000 (-2.64%)
NQU26 : 28,772.00 (unch)
TXN : 284.07 (+0.02%)
LITE : 765.55 (+4.47%)
TSLA : 369.57 (-2.96%)
T : 21.95 (+0.64%)
IBM : 213.00 (+0.16%)
RTX : 194.44 (+0.48%)
ESU26 : 7,481.50 (-0.22%)
AMD : 503.57 (+1.58%)
AI Bubble Fears, Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets face a potentially volatile week as AI bubble fears intensify amid concerns that technology sector repricing has not yet reached equilibrium, coinciding with earnings season ramping dramatically...

GOOGL : 351.99 (+1.51%)
UAL : 117.52 (+1.83%)
IBKR : 91.68 (+1.27%)
TSLA : 369.57 (-2.96%)
IBM : 213.00 (+0.16%)
INTC : 97.06 (+2.13%)
BX : 123.61 (-2.60%)
NEM : 89.20 (-0.56%)
SLB : 46.39 (-1.28%)
SCHW : 102.54 (+0.96%)
FCX : 58.79 (+0.70%)
Stocks Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Slump

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.49%. September...

AMAT : 525.70 (-0.75%)
GOOGL : 351.99 (+1.51%)
MPC : 315.31 (+0.87%)
AAPL : 326.59 (-2.14%)
SNDK : 1,390.95 (+2.67%)
CVX : 189.71 (+1.24%)
ROAD : 102.45 (-1.93%)
TXN : 284.07 (+0.02%)
ALV : 117.23 (-2.52%)
$IUXX : 28,604.23 (+0.04%)
ASML : 1,739.02 (-0.49%)
ZNU26 : 108-290 (-0.33%)
The DeCarley Perspective...All Markets Should Pay Attention to Kevin Warsh, but Particularly Stocks, Copper, and Ags.

Less liquidity means smaller rallies

Stocks Pressured by Global Slide in Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.87%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.76%. September E-mini S&P futures...

MSTR : 97.82 (+3.13%)
GOOGL : 351.99 (+1.51%)
AAPL : 326.59 (-2.14%)
ADI : 372.46 (-0.77%)
ROAD : 102.45 (-1.93%)
GLXY : 23.66 (+9.39%)
ALV : 117.23 (-2.52%)
COIN : 160.43 (+2.11%)
TSLA : 369.57 (-2.96%)
JAZZ : 243.47 (-1.64%)
WDC : 487.42 (+2.14%)
AMD : 503.57 (+1.58%)
Stocks Tumble as the Rout in Chipmakers Deepens

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.23%. September E-mini S&P futures...

MSTR : 97.82 (+3.13%)
GOOGL : 351.99 (+1.51%)
AAPL : 326.59 (-2.14%)
SNDK : 1,390.95 (+2.67%)
HL : 14.29 (-0.28%)
CDE : 14.16 (-1.32%)
ROAD : 102.45 (-1.93%)
GLXY : 23.66 (+9.39%)
ALV : 117.23 (-2.52%)
COIN : 160.43 (+2.11%)
TSLA : 369.57 (-2.96%)
JAZZ : 243.47 (-1.64%)
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Deepens; Netflix Sinks on Disappointing Forecast

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -1.61% this morning as the global selloff in chip stocks deepened.

NFLX : 67.60 (-1.96%)
NVDA : 203.28 (+0.23%)
META : 645.85 (-0.02%)
SNDK : 1,390.95 (+2.67%)
HL : 14.29 (-0.28%)
CDE : 14.16 (-1.32%)
NQU26 : 28,772.00 (unch)
ASTS : 57.42 (-0.66%)
TFC : 51.00 (-2.86%)
FITB : 57.40 (-1.05%)
ABT : 101.66 (+0.97%)
RF : 31.11 (-1.71%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Maximum Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 6,710.75
2nd Resistance Point 6,672.88
1st Resistance Point 6,633.75
Last Price 6,594.63s
1st Support Level 6,556.75
2nd Support Level 6,518.88
3rd Support Level 6,479.75

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52-Week High 7,043.00
Last Price 6,594.63s
Fibonacci 61.8% 6,260.57
Fibonacci 50% 6,018.88
Fibonacci 38.2% 5,777.18
52-Week Low 4,994.75

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