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Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Sep '26 (NQU26)

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Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Finish Higher as Price Pressures Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up by +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.43%.  December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.19%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) rose up +0.43%.

Stock indexes settled higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 climbing to a 5-week high, the Nasdaq 100 reaching a 1-month high, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a 3-week high.  Optimism about the economic outlook and the prospects of Fed rate cuts are supporting stock prices.  Market seasonals are also supportive of stocks, as December is typically a bullish month.  Strength in semiconductor stocks on Friday was another supportive factor for the broader market.  

Stocks also rose on Friday on benign inflation news after the Sep core PCE price index rose as expected, and the University of Michigan's US December inflation expectations eased to an 11-month low.  In addition... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini Nasdaq 100
Contract Size
$20 times Index
Tick Size
0.25 points ($5.00 per contact)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 3:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$20
Margin/Maintenance
$36,834/33,486
First Notice Date
09/18/26 (287 days)
Expiration Date
09/18/26 (287 days)

Seasonal Chart

Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Sep '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Oct 28, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
151,286 (+8,990)
199,030 (+886)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
100,774 (-205)
58,472 (+6,355)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
50,265 (+4,730)
144,804 (+3,069)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
114,585 (-1,293)
38,316 (+4,571)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
68,182 (+6,745)
57,008 (-2,385)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
9,664 (-961)
8,010 (+2,422)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
24,780.00 +6.73%
on 11/21/25
26,446.75 unch
on 12/05/25
-15.25 (-0.06%)
since 11/05/25
3-Month
24,737.50 +6.91%
on 09/08/25
26,953.50 -1.88%
on 10/29/25
+1,826.75 (+7.42%)
since 09/05/25

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Stocks Finish Higher as Price Pressures Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.43%. December...

MSTR : 178.99 (-3.77%)
AVGO : 390.24 (+2.42%)
ADI : 281.29 (+1.45%)
GLXY : 25.51 (-7.47%)
TTAN : 105.60 (+10.47%)
TXN : 182.54 (+1.34%)
$IUXX : 25,692.05 (+0.43%)
COIN : 269.73 (-1.58%)
RBRK : 86.27 (+22.49%)
ZNH26 : 112-165s (-0.18%)
S : 14.52 (-14.44%)
ESZ25 : 6,878.25s (+0.17%)
Stocks Rally on Benign Inflation News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.48%. December E-mini S&P futures...

MSTR : 178.99 (-3.77%)
AVGO : 390.24 (+2.42%)
ADI : 281.29 (+1.45%)
GLXY : 25.51 (-7.47%)
TTAN : 105.60 (+10.47%)
TXN : 182.54 (+1.34%)
$IUXX : 25,692.05 (+0.43%)
COIN : 269.73 (-1.58%)
RBRK : 86.27 (+22.49%)
ZNH26 : 112-165s (-0.18%)
S : 14.52 (-14.44%)
ESZ25 : 6,878.25s (+0.17%)
Stock Market Today: U.S. and European Futures Stay Muted Ahead of Key Inflation Data, Fed Rate Expectations Rise

US and European future markets are exhibiting stagnant conditions this morning, with market participants remaining cautions while awaiting important inflation data to derive guidance on the direction of...

Stocks Push Higher on Economic Confidence and Expected Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.47%. December E-mini S&P futures...

MSTR : 178.99 (-3.77%)
AVGO : 390.24 (+2.42%)
ADI : 281.29 (+1.45%)
GLXY : 25.51 (-7.47%)
TTAN : 105.60 (+10.47%)
$IUXX : 25,692.05 (+0.43%)
COIN : 269.73 (-1.58%)
RBRK : 86.27 (+22.49%)
ZNH26 : 112-165s (-0.18%)
S : 14.52 (-14.44%)
ESZ25 : 6,878.25s (+0.17%)
GFS : 38.95 (+3.65%)
S&P Futures Gain With All Eyes on Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.16% this morning, extending their advance toward a new all-time high, while investors look ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line...

NFLX : 100.24 (-2.89%)
GCO : 22.73 (-6.77%)
DG : 132.37 (+5.65%)
SREN.Z.IX : 129.800 (-6.32%)
ULTA : 601.50 (+12.65%)
SNOW : 228.79 (-2.55%)
INTC : 41.41 (+2.25%)
SOFI : 27.78 (-6.15%)
ESZ25 : 6,878.25s (+0.17%)
HPE : 23.33 (+1.88%)
ON : 54.74 (-0.09%)
RBRK : 86.27 (+22.49%)
Meta Stock Surges as Investors Embrace Strategic Shift: What It Means for US Markets

The US stock market traded in a stable yet optimistic range today, with major indices supported by improving risk sentiment and ongoing expectations that the Federal Reserve could move toward rate cuts...

Stocks Settle Mixed on Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.10%....

PATH : 18.67 (+1.03%)
DG : 132.37 (+5.65%)
HRL : 24.34 (+0.75%)
TXN : 182.54 (+1.34%)
$IUXX : 25,692.05 (+0.43%)
SAIC : 100.61 (-1.16%)
ASML : 1,099.47 (-0.96%)
ZNH26 : 112-165s (-0.18%)
COST : 894.68 (-0.13%)
FIVE : 173.20 (+2.84%)
ESZ25 : 6,878.25s (+0.17%)
GFS : 38.95 (+3.65%)
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Stocks Pressured as Bond Yields Rise and Chip Stocks Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.28%. December E-mini S&P futures...

PATH : 18.67 (+1.03%)
DG : 132.37 (+5.65%)
HRL : 24.34 (+0.75%)
BF.B : 30.40 (+2.36%)
$IUXX : 25,692.05 (+0.43%)
SAIC : 100.61 (-1.16%)
ASML : 1,099.47 (-0.96%)
ZNH26 : 112-165s (-0.18%)
COST : 894.68 (-0.13%)
ESZ25 : 6,878.25s (+0.17%)
GFS : 38.95 (+3.65%)
LRCX : 158.70 (+1.02%)
Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down up by -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.38%. December E-mini S&P...

MSTR : 178.99 (-3.77%)
PATH : 18.67 (+1.03%)
DG : 132.37 (+5.65%)
HRL : 24.34 (+0.75%)
GLXY : 25.51 (-7.47%)
BF.B : 30.40 (+2.36%)
$IUXX : 25,692.05 (+0.43%)
COIN : 269.73 (-1.58%)
ASML : 1,099.47 (-0.96%)
ZNH26 : 112-165s (-0.18%)
FIVE : 173.20 (+2.84%)
ESZ25 : 6,878.25s (+0.17%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 26,446.75
2nd Resistance Point 26,446.75
1st Resistance Point 26,446.75
Last Price 26,446.75s
1st Support Level 26,446.75
2nd Support Level 26,446.75
3rd Support Level 26,446.75

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52-Week High 26,953.50
Last Price 26,446.75s
Fibonacci 61.8% 23,600.49
Fibonacci 50% 22,564.75
Fibonacci 38.2% 21,529.00
52-Week Low 18,176.00

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