End of Day Summary – May 12, 2026

Intraday News  •  May 12, 2026
Edited by Kristen Radosh

US Treasuries

  • Treasuries traded weaker after the $42 bln 10yr auction. Higher oil prices and inflation concerns continue to pressure Treasuries
  • 10s closed on Tuesday at 4.46 [Tuesday’s range in 10s: 4.41/4.465
  • 2s closed on Tuesday at 3.99 [Tuesday’s range in 2s: 3.955/4.00]
  • 2y – 5y:   + 13  bps
  • 2y – 10y: + 47 bps  

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Commodities

  • Gold declined to $4,704 an ounce [87% of its recent high of $5,417 an ounce on 1/28/26] 
  • Silver declined to $86.332 an ounce [74% of its recent high of $116.70 an an ounce on 1/28/26]

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Intraday Commentary From Jim Bianco

Dr. Copper, the metal witgh a PhD in economics.

*COPPER HITS $14,000 A TON ON LME, NEARING ALL-TIME HIGH


December 2026 Brent Crude Oil Futures are just a few cents from their highs.

Market signal that stress remains high over the war?

Adding to the chart above … the June 2027 contract (orange ) is at a new high.

 
The average price of Brent Futures for the next year (average price of the June 2026 to June 2027 contracts) is $92.50.
Restated, the market is pricing an average price of $92.50 over the next year.
 

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