CFTC Seeks Public Comment on the Extension of Standard Futures Contracts to 24/7 Trading and on Perpetual Contracts Referencing Physically Delivered or Storable Energy Commodities

The CFTC issued a request for public comment on extending standard futures contracts to 24/7 trading and introducing perpetual contracts. This inquiry aims to gather insights on potential market impacts. Comments are due within 30 days of publication in the Federal Register.

• •CFTC seeks public comment on 24/7 trading for futures contracts.
• •Inquiry includes potential perpetual contracts for energy commodities.
• •Comments are due within 30 days of Federal Register publication.
• •This request aims to assess market implications of proposed changes.

Market participants and energy traders will be directly affected by potential changes to trading hours and contract types. The CFTC aims to ensure these developments do not disrupt market stability.