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Trading guide, as you can understand from the term, is a compilation of tips and tricks that can help you in trading. Whether you are new to the world of trading or are an expert in it, a trading guide is a very useful document.

Moreover, every trading guide has a specific purpose. So, if you are thinking about trading, a trade guide will serve you like a self-help manual. So, whether it is about trading options, metals, grains or any other futures contract– a trading guide has all the information in it.

You don’t need to buy one, for you will able to find a number of them online. We at Cannon Trading help you make the most of your trading ventures. Therefore, we have compiled some of the best trading guides for you to learn from. Listed under this category archive are some trade guides using which you can use to help you succeed in many trading ventures. There is enough information in these guides that can help you master the art of trading futures and options smartly.

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Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Cannon Operations

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AI Stocks push higher, leading a bullish market PLUS: How to Place a Trailing Stop on CannonX VIDEO, Pre-Market Briefing PODCAST, CannonEdge Snapshot, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on May 12th, 2026

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At A Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4616.57	4681.33	4719.87	4784.63	4823.17
Silver (SI) — July. (#SI)	77.04	81.91	84.40	89.27	91.77
Crude Oil (CL) — June. (#CL)	94.01	96.12	98.25	100.36	102.49
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	112 16/32	112 24/32	113 6/32	113 14/32	113 28/32

Technical Analysis Weekly Market Update

By Eli Levy, Senior Analyst

CPI tomorrow is a market moving report and we anticipate higher volatility going into and right after the report.

Over a week old but still the best quote — Jeff DeGraff of Renaissance Macro had what I think was the cleanest framing of where this market sits as we close out April: we’re still dancing, but we’re staying in close proximity to the door. The tape, as DeGraff put it, is the dominant factor — and the tape is moving in the right direction. That keeps him constructive.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The driving engine behind this week’s push higher in stocks continued to be the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure plays, especially in the chip stocks. AMD reported earnings on Tuesday and helped fuel additional bullish momentum as AMD CEO Lisa Su once again revised longer-term growth expectations higher. The continuous data points from the chip companies suggest that compute demand still outstrips supply.

Another euphoric week and not without reason. Friday morning’s stronger-than-expected monthly jobs report appears to be reinforcing the notion that the labor market is firm, and the AI secular growth story will continue to support economic growth, regardless of higher oil prices and no rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Are markets becoming complacent? Possibly — but current conditions still support bullish momentum. The global economy is experiencing a major capital expenditure cycle, while earnings expectations continue to trend higher.

Bullish Positioning

As long as pullbacks are consistently bought and dip buyers continue to be rewarded, bullish positioning can reinforce itself and extend trends longer than many expect. When markets continue stair-stepping into new all-time highs, there is little historical resistance overhead. In these environments, price discovery remains active, meaning the market is still attempting to determine fair value.

Near-term conditions may appear overbought, particularly in areas like the semiconductor sector, but overbought conditions alone do not determine when a pullback will occur. Strong momentum can persist longer than expected.

Instead of predicting reversals solely from stretched conditions, traders should monitor for actual signs of weakening momentum, such as: bearish reversal candlestick patterns on the daily timeframe; failed breakouts or loss of follow-through; deteriorating breadth or momentum confirmation; and negative news.

See review of many charts from different segments along with key levels to watch and market direction HERE.

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Non-farm Payrolls (NFP) PLUS: June Live Cattle, Pre-Market Briefing TEXT & PODCAST, CannonEdge Snapshot, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Can’t Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on May 8th, 2026

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At A Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4648.80	4684.80	4730.00	4766.00	4811.20
Silver (SI) — July. (#SI)	74.76	77.29	79.98	82.51	85.20
Crude Oil (CL) — June. (#CL)	86.81	91.39	94.42	99.00	102.03
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	112 12/32	112 25/32	113 15/32	113 28/32	114 18/32

Non-farm Payrolls (NFP)

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What are Non-Farm Payrolls?

Tomorrow’s Non-farm Payrolls (NFP) report is one of the most important catalysts for futures traders, as it can quickly reset expectations for economic growth, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy.

What drives NFP?

Strong or weak employment data often drives sharp, fast moves in equity index futures, Treasury futures, currencies, and even metals, especially in the minutes immediately following the release.

How can traders use NFP?

For traders, the focus should be less on predicting the number and more on how price reacts—watching volatility, liquidity, and key technical levels to determine whether the market is confirming or fading the initial move. With NFP, disciplined risk management is essential, as expanded ranges and sudden reversals are common once the market digests the data.

June Live Cattle

June Live Cattle satisfied the second upside PriceCount objective and corrected. At this point, IF the chart can resume its rally with new sustained highs, the third count would project a potential move to the $284.16 area.

The PriceCount study is a tool that can help to project the distance of a move in price. The counts are not intended to be an ‘exact’ science but rather offer a target area for the four objectives which are based off the first leg of a move with each subsequent count having a smaller percentage of being achieved.

It is normal for the chart to react by correcting or consolidating at an objective and then either resuming its move or reversing trend. Best utilized in conjunction with other technical tools, PriceCounts offer one more way to analyze charts and help to manage your positions and risk.

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Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for May 8th

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Add price confirmation workflow for signal-based intraday trading PLUS: June Treasury Bonds, CannonEdge Snapshot, Pre-Market Briefing TEXT AND PODCAST, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on May 6th, 2026

Posted on May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At A Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4487.17	4526.43	4561.97	4601.23	4636.77
Silver (SI) — July. (#SI)	71.74	72.52	73.58	74.36	75.42
Crude Oil (CL) — June. (#CL)	98.71	100.73	103.11	105.13	107.51
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	111 29/32	112 9/32	112 18/32	112 30/32	113 7/32

Add price confirmation workflow for signal-based intraday trading

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Overview

Introduces a price confirmation concept for intraday/day trading workflows so signals are not acted on immediately.
The core behavior is to wait for the market to respect the signal before entering:
For a sell signal, confirm by breaking below the previous bar low.
For a buy signal, confirm by breaking above the previous bar high.
Helps filter out weak or premature signals and encourages more patient trade selection.
Demonstrates how the signal indicator can be paired with additional visual context, including:
Color Bars turning red/blue/black to help identify trend continuation or weakening momentum.
Trailing-stop management once the trend begins to fade or reverse.
Reinforces that the trader still needs to manage:
- position size
- stops
- targets
- trade exits
Includes a practical example on a 10-minute Nasdaq futures chart showing both a failed signal without confirmation and a successful trade after confirmation.

Assumptions

The PR is intended to document or implement the trading rule described in the Loom rather than change exchange/order-routing logic.
Signal generation already exists; this change adds a confirmation step before a trade is considered valid.
The previous bar high/low is the intended confirmation reference for both long and short setups.
Color Bars are used as a discretionary visual aid and not as a hard entry/exit requirement.
This workflow is meant for educational or discretionary trading use and does not guarantee profitability.

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June 10 Year Treasury Bonds

The June 10 Year Treasury Bonds corrected after completing the first downside PriceCount objective in March. Now, the chart is threatening to break down where new sustained lows would project a possible run to the second count to the 108^22 area.

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Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for May 6th

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Technical Analysis Weekly Market Update PLUS: CannonEdge Snapshot, Pre-Market Briefing TEXT & PODCAST, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on May 5th, 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At A Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4421.47	4473.33	4561.97	4613.83	4702.47
Silver (SI) — July. (#SI)	70.17	71.67	74.10	75.60	78.03
Crude Oil (CL) — June. (#CL)	95.59	100.43	103.94	108.78	112.29
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	111 4/32	111 22/32	112 19/32	113 5/32	114 2/32

Technical Analysis Weekly Market Update

By Eli Levy, Senior Analyst

Market

Jeff DeGraff of Renaissance Macro had what I think was the cleanest framing of where this market sits as we close out April: we’re still dancing, but we’re staying in close proximity to the door. The tape is the dominant factor, and the tape is moving in the right direction — that keeps DeGraff constructive.

But RenMac’s market cycle clock is sitting in what has historically been the worst zone for forward S&P 500 returns, and his bubble indicator on semiconductors is still flashing. He also reminded viewers that when an index doubles within a two-year window, there’s a very high probability of a 30%+ correction in the following six months.

S&P 500/Nasdaq

The rest of the week was, frankly, euphoric — April was the best month for the S&P 500 since November 2020, the Nasdaq 100 had its best month since October 2002, and the Nasdaq Composite had its best April on record. We’ve rallied roughly 14% off the late-March lows, driven by the part of the story you actually want driving it: earnings.

Q1 Growth

Q1 EPS growth is tracking at 28.8% versus a 14% expectation — better than a double. Of the 315 S&P names reported, 72% beat top line, 81% beat bottom line, revenue growth at 11.2%, tech earnings growth in the 40s. The hyperscaler CapEx number — roughly $700 billion for the year — was confirmed and extended into 2027.

SOX

SOX printed a fresh all-time high; IGV is now Tom Lee’s top software pick. But the median S&P constituent is still 13% below its 52-week high; chip space monthly moves were parabolic (Intel +114%, Astera +78%, AMD +74%); SPX is sitting ~5.5% above its 50-DMA. Don’t fight the tape. But stay close to the door.

See review of many charts from different segments along with key levels to watch and market direction HERE.

Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for May 5th

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NFP & Middle East, First Notice & Last Trading Days for May 2026, Video Trading Tip of the Week, Futures 102 – New, Exciting Tools for Cannon’s Clients! Feeder Cattle Chart & Outlook, Cannon Edge Snapshot, Levels, Reports; Your Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures the Week of May 4th, 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Cannon Operations

Cannon Futures Weekly Letter

In Today’s Issue #1288

The Week Ahead – NFP & Middle East
First Notice & Last Trading Days for May 2026
Video Trading Tip of the Week
Futures 102 – New, Exciting Tools for Cannon’s Clients!
Feeder Cattle Chart & Outlook
Cannon Edge – Your Futures trading Map for the week ahead!
Trading Levels for Next Week
Trading Reports for Next Week

At A Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4518.43	4569.87	4621.43	4672.87	4724.43
Silver (SI) — July. (#SI)	71.53	73.71	75.62	77.80	79.71
Crude Oil (CL) — June. (#CL)	95.36	98.76	102.71	106.11	110.06
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	112 10/32	112 23/32	113 4/32	113 17/32	113 30/32

What Futures Traders Should Watch This Week – NFP, Middle East

By John Thorpe, Senior Broker

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Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) Friday!

There is an oft heard adage this time of year. “Sell in May and go Away”

This reference to stocks may be outdated to avoid historically lower returns and volatility during the summer, returning in November. While based on long-term data (1945–2026) showing weaker performance in the May–October period, it is considered outdated as stocks often still rise during these months. In the age of AI-driven markets and global investing, this strategy is less relevant. For instance, in the last decade, the May–October period has seen a more robust 7% rise.

Risks of Timing:

Investors who sell in May risk missing out on significant gains, as markets have recorded positive summer returns in 38 of the last 50 years.

Is the smoke clearing in the Mid-East and the markets have a renewed sense of confidence?

The markets are swirling in the uncertainty of a lack of resolution in the attempted unwinding of the Iranian nuclear program.

UAE Exits OPEC May 1st

The United Arab Emirates, effective May 1^st, will no longer be an OPEC member. This is important to understand the ramifications for Crude oil and the pressing realignment under foot in the middle east and the world. Here is a fine article discussing some of the ramifications of this decision by the Emiratis. “a long time coming” How to understand the UAE’s decision to leave OPEC

Don’t let your guard down just yet, the fog continues, tune into the Sunday evening markets to witness reactions to the weekend news streams, manufactured or true.

Of note next week NFP with a few key economic data points to watch. Earnings this week continues, setting up for a very interesting picture for our stock indices. Plan your trade and trade your plan!

Earnings Next Week:

· Mon. Berkshire Hathaway, Palantir, Diamondback Energy, Tyson Foods

· Tue. HSBC Holdings, Advanced Micro Devices, Pfizer, Duke Energy, KKR

· Wed. Disney, Uber, Marriott, CVS, Doordash, Johnson Controls

· Thu. McDonalds, Gilead Sciences, Monster Bev, AirBnB, Motorola

· Fri. Quiet

FED SPEECHES: (all times CDT)

· Mon. 11:50 am Williams

· Tues. 11:30 am Barr

· Wed. 12:00 Goolsbee, 12:30 pm Hammack

· Thu. 2:30 Williams

· Fri. 4:45 am Cook, 6:30 pm Bowman, Daly, Goolsbee and Waller

Econ Data:

· Mon. Building Permits,

· Tue. Balance of Trade, Redbook, ISM Services. PMI, JOLTS, New home sales

· ADP Weekly, API Crude Stock Change

· Wed. ADP Employment Change, Treasury Refunding, EIA Crude stocks

· Thu. Initial Jobless claims, Used Car, Construction spending, Nat Gas Stocks, consumer credit change

· Fri. NON-FARM PAYROLLS, Michigan consumer sentiment, Baker Hughs Oil Rig Count

FN & LT for May – First Notice & Last Trading Days

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Futures 102: The Daily Briefing by Cannon

Every morning, the world’s biggest banks and macro strategists publish where markets are headed. The rest of the world waits for the headline.

That intelligence stays locked inside trading desks, institutional terminals, and private client portals — accessible only to the few who pay for the privilege, and even they only get what they pay for.

This briefing changes that (100% FREE on Cannon’s website!!). Every morning we scour the open web and aggregate everything that matters — pulling from publicly available sources so you never have to — and distill it into one clear, readable edition you can get through before your first coffee is finished.

From the morning calls at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, to the independent macro voices moving markets, to the reporters who break desk leaks first — it’s all here, every day, in plain language.

No terminals. No subscriptions. No private portals. Just everything the market is saying, gathered in one place, every morning before the bell.

Read the Latest Briefing HERE and make sure to Bookmark this page!

August Feeder Cattle

August feeder cattle are challenging the April high and threatening to resume the rally. New sustained highs would project a run to the second upside PriceCount objective to the 386.62 area.

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Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Insight for the Next Trading Day! Cannon Edge for May 4th 2026

Cannon Edge is our new daily feature designed to give traders a fast, actionable overview of key futures markets. Each post delivers:

Current price and daily % change
30‑day and 52‑week highs/lows
PROPRIETARY Short‑term and long‑term trend signals
Coverage across equity indices, metals, energies, currencies, and ags

Whether you’re scanning for breakout setups, trend reversals, or just staying informed — Cannon Edge puts the data in your hands before the open.

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Add price confirmation workflow for signal-based intraday trading WITH VIDEO PLUS: June Crude Oil, CannonEdge Snapshot, Pre-Market Briefing WITH PODCAST, Levels, Reports; Your 6 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on May 1st, 2026

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At A Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4504.90	4567.00	4612.90	4675.00	4720.90
Silver (SI) — July. (#SI)	70.64	72.39	73.39	75.14	76.14
Crude Oil (CL) — June. (#CL)	99.00	102.26	106.59	109.85	114.18
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	112 2/32	112 16/32	112 26/32	113 8/32	113 18/32

Add price confirmation workflow for signal-based intraday trading

intraday trading

Overview

Introduces a price confirmation concept for intraday/day trading workflows so signals are not acted on immediately.
The core behavior is to wait for the market to respect the signal before entering:
For a sell signal, confirm by breaking below the previous bar low.
For a buy signal, confirm by breaking above the previous bar high.
Helps filter out weak or premature signals and encourages more patient trade selection.
Demonstrates how the signal indicator can be paired with additional visual context, including:
Color Bars turning red/blue/black to help identify trend continuation or weakening momentum.
Trailing-stop management once the trend begins to fade or reverse.
Reinforces that the trader still needs to manage:
position size
stops
targets
trade exits
Includes a practical example on a 10-minute Nasdaq futures chart showing both a failed signal without confirmation and a successful trade after confirmation.

Assumptions

The PR is intended to document or implement the trading rule described in the Loom rather than change exchange/order-routing logic.
Signal generation already exists; this change adds a confirmation step before a trade is considered valid.
The previous bar high/low is the intended confirmation reference for both long and short setups.
Color Bars are used as a discretionary visual aid and not as a hard entry/exit requirement.
This workflow is meant for educational or discretionary trading use and does not guarantee profitability.

Watch Video below and sign up for a free trial HERE

June Crude Oil

June Crude Oil has resumed its rally into a new high. If the chart can sustain further strength, the low percentage fourth upside PriceCount objective would project a possible run to the $121 area.

Learn more at www.qtchartoftheday.com

Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for May 1st

Daily Levels for May 1st, 2026

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Trading (or not on FOMC days) PLUS: Pre-Market Briefing PODCAST, CannonEdge Snapshot, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on April 29th, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At A Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4642.40	4668.20	4707.00	4732.80	4771.60
Silver (SI) — May. (#SI)	74.08	75.02	76.06	77.01	78.05
Crude Oil (CL) — June. (#CL)	93.14	94.77	96.22	97.85	99.30
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	113 7/32	113 15/32	113 24/32	114	114 9/32

Trading (or not on FOMC days)

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On FOMC days, futures day traders should think less about predicting the announcement and more about protecting their capital and emotional bandwidth. Liquidity often thins out ahead of the release, which means even “normal” setups can behave erratically, so it’s usually wise to reduce size, avoid initiating new positions right before the statement, and stay away from revenge trades if the first move fakes you out.

The real edge comes from preparation: mark key levels, know your max loss for the day, and be ready for spreads to widen and volatility to spike. After the announcement, let the first wave of algorithmic whipsaws pass before stepping in — patience often pays more than bravado.

And above all, don’t treat FOMC like a lottery ticket; treat it like a risk event that rewards discipline, not prediction.

Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for April 29th

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Crude Oil Prices going into Good Friday PLUS: CannonEdge Snapshot, QT Market Update on Crude Oil, Levels, Reports; Your 5 Important Can’t-Miss Need-To-Knows for Trading Futures on April 3rd, 2026

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4454.33	4573.77	4699.83	4819.27	4945.33
Silver (SI) — May. (#SI)	66.42	69.60	72.79	75.97	79.17
Crude Oil (CL) — May. (#CL)	91.25	101.47	107.72	117.94	124.19
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	112 7/32	113 4/32	113 21/32	114 18/32	115 3/32

Good Friday Modified Schedule

Crude Oil

crude oil

The combination of reduced liquidity, event‑driven uncertainty, and shortened hours means price action can be sharper than usual. As always, plan positions accordingly and stay mindful of thinner order books heading into the close.

See the modified trading hours HERE

Please be advised of the adjusted market hours and Treasury processing procedures for Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday), in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Report for March 2026, which is scheduled for release at 7:30 a.m. CT.

Market Hours – Friday, April 3, 2026

CME Indices

Close at 8:15 a.m. CT

CME Currencies

Close at 10:15 a.m. CT

CBOT Interest Rates

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CME Cryptocurrencies

Close at 10:15 a.m. CT

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May Crude Oil

May Crude Oil is challenging the March spike high as it attempts to resume its rally. At this point, new sustained highs would project a possible run to the low percentage fourth upside PriceCount objective to the 128.54 area.

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Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for April 3rd

Daily Levels for April 3rd, 2026

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Posted on April 1, 2026 by Cannon Operations

At-a-Glance Levels

Instrument	S2	S1	Pivot	R1	R2
Gold (GC) — June (#GC)	4636.60	4714.20	4737.60	4845.20	4898.20
Silver (SI) — May. (#SI)	72.93	74.12	75.19	76.39	77.46
Crude Oil (CL) — May. (#CL)	92.99	96.30	99.80	103.11	106.61
June Bonds (ZB) — June. (#ZB)	112 26/32	113 6/32	113 26/32	114 6/32	114 26/32

Good Friday Modified Schedule

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With markets heading into the long Good Friday weekend, traders should be prepared for abbreviated trading hours this Friday, April 3rd, as U.S. futures will observe an early close. Despite the holiday, volatility risk remains elevated: we’ll still receive the monthly Jobs Report, and the market is watching the geopolitical war‑related deadline closely. The combination of reduced liquidity, event‑driven uncertainty, and shortened hours means price action can be sharper than usual. As always, plan positions accordingly and stay mindful of thinner order books heading into the close.

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Market Hours – Friday, April 3, 2026

CME Indices

Close at 8:15 a.m. CT

CME Currencies

Close at 10:15 a.m. CT

CBOT Interest Rates

Close at 10:15 a.m. CT

CME Cryptocurrencies

Close at 10:15 a.m. CT

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Cannon Edge — Your Daily Futures Snapshot for April 2nd

Daily Levels for April 2nd, 2026

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