CME Group to Enter European Dairy Market by Transitioning EEX Dairy Products
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, has announced an agreement with the European Energy Exchange (EEX) to transition its dairy business. Under this arrangement, CME will take over key indices such as those for European butter and skimmed milk powder by the end of 2027. This move marks CME Group’s entry into a significant market segment in Europe, where it plans to launch new futures and options products soon. EEX intends to phase out its dairy business while supporting a smooth transition with no immediate changes for existing traders or indices like pan-European butter and WECI. The European Union is one of the largest producers and exporters of dairy globally, yet much of this market remains unhedged. CME Group's U.S. dairy markets have seen record activity recently. The transaction aims to provide clients with access to a global dairy risk management solution under one venue. EEX will refocus on its core energy offerings while supporting the transition process.
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