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E-mini Equity Factor futures are live: verify key specs

CME’s E‑mini Equity Factor futures went live Sep 21, 2026. Here’s how to verify symbols, multipliers, hours, margins, months, and limits before trading.

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CME 10‑Barrel WTI: Verify 24/7 Hours and Key Specs

CME’s 10‑Barrel WTI Crude Oil futures are pending after a postponed launch. Verify 24/7 access conventions, maintenance windows, and key specs on CME.

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CME to launch 24/7 trading for 100‑Ounce Silver on Sept 11

CME sets Sept 11, 2026 start for 24/7 trading in 100‑Ounce Silver futures; see sessions, weekend access, risk controls, and how to verify go‑live vs cutovers.

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Futures8 min read

Futures expiry and rollover without the jargon

Plain-English guide to futures rollover: contract months, how liquidity migrates, how final settlement works, and a neutral pre-roll checklist.

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Futures8 min read

NQ vs MNQ: sizing Nasdaq futures responsibly

See NQ vs MNQ contract size side by side, with CME multipliers, tick values, calendar-spread increments, and neutral sizing examples you can verify.

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Futures5 min read

CME futures contracts: the specs a trader must verify

A practical primer on CME futures contract specifications: tick size, tick value, multipliers, sessions, and expiry—plus a 5‑minute verification checklist.

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