Snp 500 futures late Tuesday futures trading saw the

Late Tuesday futures trading saw the S&P 500 firm around 5,102, driven by strength in semiconductor stocks after upbeat industry guidance. Volume remained above the 30-day average. There was a time when constant talk by SNP leaders about the sunlit uplands of independence could bring a tear to many a Scots’ eyes, invoking the skirl of the bagpipes and the stirring sight of the saltire blowing in the wind coming off the desolate moors. But when Nicola Sturgeon opined about “freedom”, she enthused her followers. When Humza Yousaf does it, everyone knows he’s doing so only to address criticism that he has no vision and, even if he had one, has no means of achieving it. Silver futures ( SI=F ) are up 27% over the past three months, versus gold’s more than 15% rise, and roughly 58% year to date compared with the yellow metal’s 45% gain. Futures linked to the S&P 500 eased 0.05%, showing a more cautious stance before tomorrow’s CPI release. The volatility index remains muted, suggesting controlled risk exposure.