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
Source: The company's release on PR Newswire, October 2, 2026.
Written by GetSignal with AI from the company's press release.
Not investment advice.
