Notice to Members
Notice No. 128 04/11/2001
Introduction of Brent Crude Oil Futures Contract
At the recommendation of its crude oil advisory committee, the board of directors of the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., this morning voted to develop a 15-day Brent Blend crude oil futures contract that will be traded in the ring alongside the Exchange's benchmark light, sweet crude oil futures contract. The new contract will be cash-settled based on an index currently under development by the Exchange staff and crude oil advisory committee. This contract is a natural fit for our marketplace since many of our customers and traders are already participating in this market. Net margining between the two benchmark crudes and an aggressive program to reduce other trading costs will benefit our customers, members, and the marketplace as a whole. Being offered on the New York Mercantile Exchange will enhance this market through absolute neutrality and our demonstrated liquidity and expertise in creating efficient energy markets.
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