CME suspends launch of 10-Barrel Crude Oil futures contract

Chairman and Chief Executive Terry Duffy said the contract was designed as a transparent, regulated alternative to 24/7 oil contracts that other venues have introduced.

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CME said on October 2, 2026, that it is suspending the launch of a new 10-Barrel Crude Oil futures contract. Chairman and Chief Executive Terry Duffy said the company's top priority is providing efficient, regulated markets that allow clients to cost-effectively manage business risk.

Key facts

Contract
10-Barrel Crude Oil futures
Status
Launch suspended
Date
October 2, 2026

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Source: The company's release on PR Newswire, October 2, 2026.

Written by GetSignal with AI from the company's press release.

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