30-Day Fed Funds May '25 (ZQK25)
30-Day Fed Funds Futures Market News and Commentary
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.90%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.40%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.97%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -1.49%.
Stock indexes are falling today as crude oil prices climbed more than +3% to a 4-week high ahead of tonight’s deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire or face escalation of the war. The markets are watching for any sign of a breakthrough amid a flurry of diplomacy before President Trump’s 8 pm EST deadline tonight. Mr. Trump insists any deal must ensure uninterrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz or he will destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants. The Wall Street Journal reported the US military is making preparations for potential strikes on energy targets in Iran. Stock losses accelerated today after the New York Times reported that Iran has ended negotiations with the US.Â
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Barchart Tue Apr 7, 10:12AM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.90%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX...
Barchart Tue Apr 7, 9:12AM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX...
Barchart Tue Apr 7, 5:34AM CDT
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.38% this morning as investors remain wary...
Barchart Mon Apr 6, 3:34PM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index...
Barchart Mon Apr 6, 3:30PM CDT
Berkshire Hathaway snapped its longest losing streak in over 7 years on March 30, 2026, after 8 straight declines, with shares posting a modest rebound....
Barchart Mon Apr 6, 3:15PM CDT
Joe Rogan highlighted how Nancy Pelosi’s husband’s apparently well-timed Nvidia stock trade seemed to defy the usual market wisdom of patience and...
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May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -207 (-6.40%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -128 (-5.21%). Cocoa prices settled sharply...
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May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -11.95 (-4.01%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -133 (-3.86%). Coffee prices sold off...
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UnitedHealth stock soars as CMS finalizes 2027 reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans at 2.48%. Bernstein explains why UNH shares are worth buying...
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Broadcom has strengthened its position in the AI hardware ecosystem through expanded partnerships with Alphabet’s Google and AI startup Anthropic.
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Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) has strong technical momentum and is trading at new all-time highs. Shares are up 490% over the past 52 weeks. TSEM maintains...
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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest is giving retail investors a rare shot at OpenAI, bringing pre-IPO AI exposure into ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF
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Today, a Barchart report shows a large, unusual volume in Apple options, including out-of-the-money put options. They tend to show that investors are bullish...
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Live cattle futures are up 40 cents in the nearby April contract as cash holds things up, with other contracts down 75 cents to $1. There were no deliveries...
