CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of Jan 20, 2026. 10-year note: Currently net short 655.6k, down 214.9k. The FOMC meets next week. In the futures market, under five percent of traders are currently pricing in a 25-basis-point cut, … Continued

Valuation Metrics At/Near Records No Timing Tools But Do Reflect Excesses That Are Accumulating

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After back-to-back 20-percent gains in 2024 and 2023, the S&P 500 is up another 12 percent this year. Its market cap is near $59 trillion. Several valuation multiples are either elevated or at fresh records, even as households’ equity allocation … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of Sep 9, 2025. 10-year note: Currently net short 858k, down 10.4k. Next week, the FOMC meets. The two-day affair ends on Wednesday, and this will be the sixth meeting this year; two … Continued

Major US Equity Indices Sitting On Tons Of Gains Post-April lows, Imminent Rate Cut In 9 Days Likely To Be Used As Reason For Profit-Taking

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The jobs market has meaningfully decelerated the last four months. In the futures market, traders are pricing in six cuts in the next 15 months. The major equity indices are sitting on tons of gains from the April lows; concurrently, … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of July 22, 2025. 10-year note: Currently net short 749.5k, down 22.8k. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets next week. The two-day (Tuesday-Wednesday) affair will be the fifth scheduled meeting this year, … Continued

With Fed Unlikely To Surprise Markets With Decidedly Dovish Message, Major US Equity Indices Probably Eyeing Lower Prints For Now

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Unless the Fed surprises the markets with a markedly dovish message on Wednesday, the major US equity indices act like they want lower prints for now. Large-cap indices last week came so close but failed to top February highs. The … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of June 10, 2025. 10-year note: Currently net short 724.1k, up 18.8k. The FOMC meets next week. This is the fourth scheduled meeting this year, and four more remain. During the May 6-7 … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of April 29, 2025. 10-year note: Currently net short 871.5k, down 34.5k. The FOMC meets next week. The two-day meeting ending Wednesday is the year’s third, and five more remain after this. During … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of March 18, 2025. 10-year note: Currently net short 881.4k, up 144.3k. As expected, the FOMC left the fed funds rate steady at a range of 425 basis points to 450 basis points. … Continued

CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned

Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of January 21, 2025. 10-year note: Currently net short 580.2k, up 12.3k. The FOMC meets next week. The 28-29 meeting is the first this year. It is certain the fed funds rate will … Continued