CFTC AAC Meeting
On December 14, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) held a public meeting. The meeting covered topics related to the agricultural economy, including geopolitical and sustainability issues, as well as recent developments in the agricultural derivatives markets. Below is a summary of the meeting prepared by Delta Strategy Group. OPENING …
Read MoreCFTC MRAC Meeting
On December 11, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) held a public meeting. The meeting covered current topics including central counterparty risk and governance, market structure developments, climate-related risk, and innovative and emerging technologies affecting the derivatives and related financial markets. Below is a summary of the meeting …
Read MoreSenate Ag Hearing
On November 30, the Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to consider the pending nominations of the Honorable Summer K. Mersinger for a second term as Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as well as Basil Ivanhoe Gooden to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development. The …
Read MoreCFTC EEMAC Hearing
On November 13, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC) held a public meeting. The meeting covered the state of the power markets, discussion of metals markets with a specific focus on copper, and an update from the physical energy infrastructure subcommittee. Below is …
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