The December e-mini S&P futures on Thursday pushed to a five-week high and produced a bullish upside “breakout” from the choppy trading range seen on the daily bar chart. The breakout suggests more gains are likely in the near term, including a challenge of the contract high scored in late July. Still, traders know we are now into the historically turbulent months of September and October, which could mean more daily price volatility. Stay tuned!–Jim