"f. Accounts will be charged brokerage commissions of $5.00 per contract side ($1.50 for Micros) for futures trades and $6.50 per contract side ($1.75 for Micros) charged on entry for futures options trades, plus exchange, NFA, trade processing, transaction, and (when applicable) open outcry execution fees. Orders placed by phone will be charged an additional $5 per contract side for futures and futures options trades." So that's how they pay for the pewter trophies.
Downside volatility started out with the NQ today and accelerated after FOMC minutes.... 240 minutes chart below with possible support levels.
Weekly trading levels for your review below: Daily levels for Monday along with a quick article on crude oil futures in our weekly newsletter now LIVE here. Wishing all of you a great weekend and a good trading week ahead.
MLK Trading Schedule Please have a Safe and Happy Holiday!! From the CME Globex Control Center, here is the summary of KEY changes, per CME market segment - Friday - ALL REGULAR close times. Sunday - NORMAL OPEN for all, EXCEPT grains & Livestock = stay closed Monday - NOTE - CHANGES - times for market HALTS = are now staggered! Equities and Int. Rates = 12:00 Noon NY Energies and Metals = 13:30 FX and Crypto = 16:00 Full schedule along with ICE hours here. Monday night - NORMAL OPEN for all markets.