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Silver Dec '18 (SIZ18)

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Silver Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Sinks as Iran Says Hormuz is Open

The dollar index (DXY00) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%.  The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar.  Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, today's 10% plunge in WTI crude oil eases inflation expectations, which is dovish for Fed policy and negative for the dollar.

Axios reported that the US and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the US would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium.  Talks between the US and Iran are expected to continue in Pakistan on Sunday.

Swaps markets are discounting the odds at 1% for a +25 bp rate hike at the April 28-29 FOMC meeting.

The dollar continues to be undercut by a poor outlook for interest rate differentials, with the FOMC expected to cut interes... 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
$58,733/53,394
First Notice Date
11/30/18
Expiration Date
12/27/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Silver Dec '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
28,211 (-1,681)
67,126 (-1,623)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
32,810 (-653)
9,393 (-166)
Producers - Long / Short
2,164 (-378)
17,734 (-300)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
20,483 (-1,069)
43,828 (-1,089)
Managed Money - Long / Short
13,838 (-1,079)
3,440 (-211)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
18,972 (+426)
5,953 (+45)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
13.985 +8.62%
on 11/30/18
15.191 unch
on 12/27/18
+1.107 (+7.86%)
since 11/27/18
3-Month
13.860 +9.60%
on 11/14/18
15.191 unch
on 12/27/18
+0.901 (+6.31%)
since 09/27/18
52-Week
13.860 +9.60%
on 11/14/18
18.110 -16.12%
on 01/25/18
-1.891 (-11.07%)
since 12/27/17

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Dollar Sinks as Iran Says Hormuz is Open

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar....

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GCM26 : 4,894.8 (+1.80%)
SIK26 : 82.540 (+4.87%)
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^EURUSD : 1.18087 (+0.22%)
Gold: 4th Weekly Gain as Funds Exit | Silver: Breakout Level to Watch

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Dollar Strengthens as T-note Yields Move Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low on Thursday and moved higher as better-than-expected US economic news pushed T-note yields higher, strengthening...

DXY00 : 97.872 (-0.35%)
GCM26 : 4,894.8 (+1.80%)
SIK26 : 82.540 (+4.87%)
^USDJPY : 158.013 (-0.72%)
^EURUSD : 1.18087 (+0.22%)
Peak Delusion – The Universal Market Signal (Gold, Stocks, USD)

The oil-USD-gold channel is being confirmed once again.

Dollar Gains on Solid US Economic News and Hawkish Wiliams

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low today and is moving higher on better-than-expected US economic news. Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected,...

DXY00 : 97.872 (-0.35%)
GCM26 : 4,894.8 (+1.80%)
SIK26 : 82.540 (+4.87%)
^USDJPY : 158.013 (-0.72%)
^EURUSD : 1.18087 (+0.22%)
Gold & Silver Prices Could Explode After Breaking This Key Level

Gold and silver approach a key level as markets assess the potential for an expanded move, with Phil Streible breaking down the setup and levels in focus on Metals Minute. Tune in.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 15.191
1st Resistance Point 15.191
Last Price 15.191s
1st Support Level 15.191
2nd Support Level 15.191
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 18.110
Fibonacci 61.8% 16.486
Fibonacci 50% 15.985
Fibonacci 38.2% 15.484
Last Price 15.191s
52-Week Low 13.860

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