Tag: 24_7_trading

CFTC Halts 24/7 Crude Oil Futures Trading by CME

9 Jul 2026 10:29 a.m.

The CFTC has stayed a self-certified contract, preventing the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from launching 24/7 crude oil futures trading. This action halts the continuous trading initiative, which was set to begin imminently.

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CFTC Seeks Public Input on 24/7 Futures Trading and Perpetual Energy Contracts

22 Jun 2026 4:57 p.m.

The CFTC is seeking public comment on extending standard futures contracts to 24/7 trading and introducing perpetual contracts for physically delivered energy commodities like crude oil, aiming to gather input on evolving market structures.

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