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S&P 500 E-Mini Sep '18 (ESU18)

2,940.45s +6.45 (+0.22%) 09/21/18 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Fri, Sep 21st, 2018
Day Low
2,932.25
Day High
2,944.00
Open 2,934.75
Previous Close 2,934.00 2,934.00
Volume 38,480 38,480
Open Interest 633,921 633,921
Stochastic %K 93.61% 93.61%
Weighted Alpha +17.04 +17.04
5-Day Change +34.20 (+1.18%) +34.20 (+1.18%)
52-Week Range 2,487.25 - 2,944.00 2,487.25 - 2,944.00
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S&P 500 E-Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Settle Higher on Chip Stock Strength and Positive Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) Friday closed up +1.00%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.66%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are up +0.91%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH25) are up +1.56%. 

Stocks rallied Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting 1-1/2 week highs and the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 1-month high.  Strength in chip stocks boosted the overall market. Also, Friday's US economic news was better than expected and bolstered optimism in the economy.  Dec housing starts rose +15.8% m/m to a 10-month high of 1.499 million, stronger than expectations of 1.327 million.  Dec building permits, a proxy for future construction, fell -0.7% to 1.483 million, stronger than expectations of 1.460 million. In addition, Dec manufacturing production rose +0.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and the largest increase in 4 months.

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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
$16,773/15,249
First Notice Date
09/21/18
Expiration Date
09/21/18 (expired)

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S&P 500 E-Mini Sep '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 14, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
1,462,893 (-22,253)
1,548,553 (+6,210)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
256,358 (-8,309)
286,900 (-39,970)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
136,950 (-2,771)
927,968 (-13,285)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
1,113,230 (-42,699)
187,638 (+23,430)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
151,543 (+417)
448,908 (-40,712)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
163,161 (+5,538)
116,572 (-12,146)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
2,846.25 +3.31%
on 08/22/18
Period Open: 2,861.75
2,944.00 -0.12%
on 09/21/18
+78.70 (+2.75%)
since 08/21/18
3-Month
2,693.25 +9.18%
on 06/28/18
Period Open: 2,752.50
2,944.00 -0.12%
on 09/21/18
+187.95 (+6.83%)
since 06/21/18
52-Week
2,487.25 +18.22%
on 09/25/17
Period Open: 2,499.25
2,944.00 -0.12%
on 09/21/18
+441.20 (+17.65%)
since 09/21/17

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.00%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.66%. March E-mini S&P...

MSTR : 396.50 (+8.04%)
AMAT : 192.05 (+2.99%)
AVGO : 237.44 (+3.50%)
SLB : 43.58 (+6.06%)
TXN : 192.42 (+2.70%)
$IUXX : 21,441.15 (+1.66%)
LITE : 94.41 (+5.65%)
COIN : 295.48 (+4.92%)
ZNH25 : 108-310 (+0.39%)
TFC : 47.65 (+5.94%)
STT : 97.63 (-2.85%)
ESH25 : 6,063.75 (+0.50%)
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.56%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25...

MSTR : 396.50 (+8.04%)
AMAT : 192.05 (+2.99%)
AVGO : 237.44 (+3.50%)
TXN : 192.42 (+2.70%)
$IUXX : 21,441.15 (+1.66%)
LITE : 94.41 (+5.65%)
COIN : 295.48 (+4.92%)
ZNH25 : 108-310 (+0.39%)
TFC : 47.65 (+5.94%)
STT : 97.63 (-2.85%)
ESH25 : 6,063.75 (+0.50%)
GFS : 43.10 (+5.30%)
Stocks Climb on Lower Bond Yields and Chip Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.23%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25...

MSTR : 396.50 (+8.04%)
AMAT : 192.05 (+2.99%)
ADI : 219.16 (+1.93%)
TXN : 192.42 (+2.70%)
$IUXX : 21,441.15 (+1.66%)
LITE : 94.41 (+5.65%)
COIN : 295.48 (+4.92%)
ZNH25 : 108-310 (+0.39%)
TFC : 47.65 (+5.94%)
STT : 97.63 (-2.85%)
ESH25 : 6,063.75 (+0.50%)
GFS : 43.10 (+5.30%)
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March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.35%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.48% this morning, pointing to a positive opening on Wall Street as Treasury yields edged lower,...

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TFC : 47.65 (+5.94%)
STT : 97.63 (-2.85%)
RF : 24.20 (-1.31%)
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DDOG : 138.40 (+1.18%)
TXN : 192.42 (+2.70%)
$IUXX : 21,441.15 (+1.66%)
UNH : 509.76 (-0.16%)
ELV : 385.29 (+0.01%)
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AMAT : 192.05 (+2.99%)
LTH : 27.67 (+3.91%)
PNC : 198.54 (+1.02%)
DDOG : 138.40 (+1.18%)
TXN : 192.42 (+2.70%)
$IUXX : 21,441.15 (+1.66%)
UNH : 509.76 (-0.16%)
ELV : 385.29 (+0.01%)
ASML : 756.33 (+0.81%)
ZNH25 : 108-310 (+0.39%)
MNDY : 242.05 (+0.60%)
ESH25 : 6,063.75 (+0.50%)
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AMAT : 192.05 (+2.99%)
LTH : 27.67 (+3.91%)
AVGO : 237.44 (+3.50%)
PNC : 198.54 (+1.02%)
DDOG : 138.40 (+1.18%)
TXN : 192.42 (+2.70%)
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UNH : 509.76 (-0.16%)
ELV : 385.29 (+0.01%)
ASML : 756.33 (+0.81%)
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MNDY : 242.05 (+0.60%)
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GFH25 : 268.050s (+0.12%)
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LEG25 : 196.750s (+0.08%)
Hogs Back Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted Thursday losses of 27 to 82 cents. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $80.24 on Thursday morning, up 3 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEG25 : 81.125s (-1.43%)
HEJ25 : 88.325s (-2.46%)
HEK25 : 93.100s (-2.31%)
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LEM25 : 192.200s (+0.12%)
LEG25 : 196.750s (+0.08%)
LEJ25 : 197.500s (-0.09%)
GFF25 : 273.500s (+0.02%)
GFH25 : 268.050s (+0.12%)
GFJ25 : 268.125s (-0.03%)
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HEG25 : 81.125s (-1.43%)
HEJ25 : 88.325s (-2.46%)
HEK25 : 93.100s (-2.31%)
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Grain and livestock markets started the week with strength but started to show signs of near-term exhaustion in Thursday’s trade. Is the rally at risk of coming to an end?

Hogs Falling Back on Thursday

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HEG25 : 81.125s (-1.43%)
HEJ25 : 88.325s (-2.46%)
HEK25 : 93.100s (-2.31%)
Cattle Retreating on Thursday

Live cattle futures are down $1.20 to $1.90 so far at midday. Cash trade has started this week with very light action at $201 in the South reported, with sales of $205 on NE. The Thursday morning Central...

LEM25 : 192.200s (+0.12%)
LEG25 : 196.750s (+0.08%)
LEJ25 : 197.500s (-0.09%)
GFF25 : 273.500s (+0.02%)
GFH25 : 268.050s (+0.12%)
GFJ25 : 268.125s (-0.03%)
Cattle Futures Front and Center

Livestock markets work back higher in Wednesday’s trade. Are new highs in the cards to round out the week?

Cattle Posts Gains on Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up $1 to $1.25 in the nearbys. Cash trade has started this week with very light action at $201 in KS reported today. The Wednesday Central...

LEM25 : 192.200s (+0.12%)
LEG25 : 196.750s (+0.08%)
LEJ25 : 197.500s (-0.09%)
GFF25 : 273.500s (+0.02%)
GFH25 : 268.050s (+0.12%)
GFJ25 : 268.125s (-0.03%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 2,950.65
1st Resistance Point 2,945.55
Last Price 2,940.45s
1st Support Level 2,933.80
2nd Support Level 2,927.15
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 2,944.00
Last Price 2,940.45s
Fibonacci 61.8% 2,769.52
Fibonacci 50% 2,715.63
Fibonacci 38.2% 2,661.73
52-Week Low 2,487.25

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