2-Year T-Note Futures Fell as Resilient Data Lifted Yields. 5/21/26
The market focus today was the continued decline of two‑year Treasury note futures, which slipped back toward the lows established two days ago. The June contract traded around 103.05, pushing the 2‑year yield up 7.12 basis points to 4.11%, just a point shy of the 1½‑year peak. The slide was driven by a mix of resilient labor data—weekly jobless claims in line with forecasts—and better‑than‑expected manufacturing output, both underscoring a still‑strong economy. At the same time, rising crude oil prices revived inflation worries, adding further headwinds for Treasury prices. The 2‑year yield’s rise marks the fifth decline in futures over six sessions, keeping yields at the upper edge of a 18‑month range. Mid‑curve maturities (2‑, 3‑, and 5‑year) posted the steepest day‑over‑day gains, while longer tenors (10‑ and 30‑year) also nudged higher toward recent peaks. For investors, the data suggest that short‑term rates may stay elevated, tightening financing conditions and pressuring risk assets. Persistent inflation signals and a robust labor market could delay any near‑term easing from the Federal Reserve, keeping Treasury yields on an upward trajectory.
Nasdaq-100 Futures Rebounded Ahead of Nvidia Earnings. 5/20/26
The video focuses on the June Nasdaq-100 futures rally, which snapped a three‑session losing streak by climbing roughly 1.6% as traders await Nvidia’s earnings report later today. Key data points include the futures’ low of 28,797.25 and high of 29,395.50, with...
WTI Crude Oil Futures Plunged Below $100 on Iran Headlines. 5/20/26
WTI crude oil futures slipped below $100 on May 20, 2026, after a report that the United States was in the final stages of talks with Iran. The price fell about $4, reaching a low of $97 before briefly rebounding. The drop...
Live Cattle Futures Held a $2 Range Before Friday's Report. 5/19/26
The video recaps Tuesday's live cattle and feeder cattle futures activity ahead of the USDA's weekly report. Live cattle August contract edged up 10 cents to $247.25, confined to a $2 range—about half the 14‑day average true range of $3.82. Feeder...
Yield Spikes and FOMC Minutes Will Drive Next Week's Action. 5/15/26.
Treasury yields surged double‑digit percentages across the curve last week, marking the steepest single‑day move since 2025. Market participants now await the Federal Open Market Committee minutes, seeking clues on the committee’s internal split over policy direction. Analysts will parse...
Natural Gas Futures Tested Moving Averages After EIA Build. 5/14/26
The June natural‑gas futures contract on the NYMEX spent the day testing the 50‑day moving average, marking the second straight session of price gains. The contract climbed to $2.898 per MMBtu, up 1.19%, before slipping back below the $2.894 average. The...
10-Year Treasury Note Futures React to 4.5% Yield Peak. 5/13/26
The video focuses on the recent surge in 10‑year Treasury Note futures, which climbed to a 4.5% yield – the highest level since June 2025 – and examines what the move means for market participants. Since the week of May 7, yields...
WTI Crude Oil Futures Hold Above $103 Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions. 5/8/26
June WTI crude futures climbed above $103 a barrel after the EIA reported a 4 million-barrel draw for the week of May 8, exceeding the 2 million-barrel consensus and signaling tighter crude and gasoline balances. Refinery utilization rose with the...
Wheat Futures Closed Limit up on Historic USDA Crop Data. 5/12/26
Chicago wheat futures surged to a limit‑up close of $6.79 per bushel after the USDA’s May WASDE report revealed the smallest U.S. wheat crop since 1972. The report also pushed corn and soybean contracts higher, with July corn up 4.75...
July Silver Futures Rallied on Projected Supply Deficit. 5/12/26
July silver futures closed higher for a sixth straight session, rallying roughly 18% since early May and ending the day up 1.14% on the session. The surge follows the Silver Institute’s projection that 2026 will mark the sixth consecutive annual...
WTI Crude Oil Futures Retook $100 Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure. 5/12/26
June WTI crude futures reclaimed the $100 barrier on May 12, posting the strongest intraday gain since May 4. The contract opened near $98, rose to $102.72, and closed up roughly 4.4% as the market reacted to geopolitical tension in the...
WTI Crude Oil Futures Test $100 as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Drives Volatility. 5/11/26
Oil markets opened the week with WTI crude futures climbing above the $100 per barrel mark, a level not seen since the previous Wednesday, before settling at $98, up $2.65 on the day. The rally was driven largely by lingering...
RBOB Futures Recovered From a Seven-Session Low to Near $3.52. 5/8/26
RBOB gasoline futures rebounded more than 2% on Thursday, climbing back to around $3.52 per gallon after hitting a seven‑session closing low the previous day. The rally lifted RBOB to the top of its daily range, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI)...
Falling Yields Set the Stage for U.S. Inflation Data. 5/8/26
The video outlines market focus for the week of May 10, highlighting the Iranian de‑escalation as the top geopolitical risk and the recent slide in Treasury yields that could reshape inflation expectations ahead of key U.S. data releases. Analysts note that...
Cattle Futures Rally While Slaughter Totals Trend Lower. 5/6/26
Grain futures slipped Wednesday as corn, soybeans and wheat all posted modest declines, while a potential US‑Iran cease‑fire sent crude oil tumbling more than 10 %. The slide reflected the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical headlines that can quickly reshape risk sentiment...