Futures trades latest futures trades data show S&P 500

Latest futures trades data show S&P 500 E-mini contracts hovering near 5,280, indicating cautious optimism among institutional traders. Volume surged 18% in pre-market trading, reflecting heightened hedging before key economic announcements. Analysts forecast mild upward momentum if inflation prints below 3.5%. The other part of the story has been energy transition metals. Headlines on tariffs, supply chokes, and national policy from producer nations have made for a volatile year in a basket of transition metals such as copper ( HG=F ), lithium, and cobalt. Charles Schwab is best for new to intermediate futures traders who want a platform with outstanding education and no software fees. Treasury bond futures trades softened, with the 10-year note hovering near 111-