Nasdaq sets July 24 date for Nasdaq Futures launch

By Yomna Yasser On Jun 30, 2015

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. NDAQ, -2.31% is to officially launch Nasdaq Futures Inc. (NFX) on July 24, according to a recent letter issued to Nasdaq clients.

Nasdaq announced back in March that it planned to launch a new energy futures market, with futures and options based on key energy benchmarks, including crude oil and natural gas. The market will compete against the Intercontinental Exchange Inc. ICE, -1.71% and CME Group Inc. CME, -1.62% the two largest U.S. energy exchange operators.

Source: MarketWatch