Tag: futures_contracts

CFTC Extends Comment Period on 24/7 Energy Futures and Perpetual Contracts

23 Jul 2026 5:09 p.m.

The CFTC has extended the public comment period by 30 days, until August 26, 2026, for a proposed rule on 24/7 trading of standard energy futures and perpetual energy commodity contracts, following commenter requests.

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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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