5-Year T-Note Jun '26 (ZFM26)
5-Year T-Note Futures Market News and Commentary
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.48%.
Stock indexes are rebounding in spite of crude oil prices jumping more than +2% today as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked, and Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten to derail the fragile ceasefire. The US and Iran both accused each other of violating the ceasefire, with a key disagreement over whether the truce extends to Lebanon. President Trump pledged to keep US troops in the Persian Gulf ahead of Saturday’s talks with Iran, while Iran warned there may be mines in the strait. Â
US weekly initial unemployment claims rose by +16,000 to an 8-week high of 219,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 210,000.
US Feb personal spending rose +0.5% m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.6% m/m. Feb personal income unexpectedly fell -0.1% m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.3% m/m and... Read more
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The recent ceasefire offers a deceptive sense of security, as the long-term degradation of regional gas infrastructure remains a critical catalyst for...
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Gemini said Major U.S. stock indexes are rebounding today, led by a 0.48% gain in the Nasdaq 100, even as crude oil prices surge over 5% due to the ongoing...
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Is the bear market officially dead? Dive into a deep analysis of the post-2008 financial paradigm, where inflation serves as a permanent insurance premium...
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX...
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June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.31%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.25% this morning as oil prices advanced amid...
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +2.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index...
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Amazon is rolling out a 3.5% fuel surcharge on fulfillment orders. Is AMZN stock a buy, sell or hold now?
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Lean hog futures are up a quarter in soon to expire April, with other contracts steady to a dime lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at...
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Cotton futures are trading with 127 to 150 point gains at Thursday’s midday. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index is...
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Soybeans are showing 1 to 3 cent gains at Thursday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/4 cents at $10.97. Soymeal futures...
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Corn futures are trading with 3 to 5 cent losses at Thursday’s midday, as USDA showed increased world stocks. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...
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Live cattle futures are showing contracts within 20 cents of unchanged at Thursday’s midday. Cash trade saw some light trade at $246 in the South, steady...
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The wheat complex is slipping on Thursday, following an increased stocks number from USDA on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 9 to 11 cents in the red...
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May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.97%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -7.90 (-1.87%). Sugar prices continued...
