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The London Metal Exchange (LME) is a futures and forwards exchange in London, United Kingdom with the world's largest market [1] in standardised forward contracts, futures contracts and options on base metals. The exchange also offers contracts on ferrous metals and precious metals. [2] The company also allows for cash trading.
It initially offered futures contracts and options linked to short-term interest rates. In 1993 LIFFE merged with the London Traded Options Market (LTOM), adding equity options to its product range. This is when it changed its name to the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange.
The London Metal Market and Exchange Company (London Metal Exchange) was founded in 1877, but the market traces its origins back to 1571 and the opening of the Royal Exchange, London. Before the exchange was created, business was conducted by traders in London coffee houses using a makeshift ring drawn in chalk on the floor. [19]
Twice daily, at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM (local time). the LBMA publishes the gold price in US dollars. [1] These forward contracts are known as gold futures contracts. Spot gold is traded for settlement two business days following the trade date, with a business day defined as a day when both the New York and London markets are open for business.
This is a list of notable futures exchanges. Those stock exchanges that also offer trading in futures contracts besides trading in securities are listed both here and the list of stock exchanges .
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The New York stock exchange trading floor in September 1963, before the introduction of electronic readouts and computer screens Open outcry "pit" at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) in 1993 CBOT "The Pit" in 1908. Open outcry is a method of communication between professionals on a stock exchange or futures exchange, typically on a trading floor.
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