CONTINUED STRONG VOLUMES ON GREENX
July saw healthy trading activity in the EUA and CER markets, ahead of the looming holiday season. A total of 45,434 contracts – corresponding to over 45 million tonnes of CO₂ – was traded and cleared through GreenX, with ADV of 2,272 contracts. Prices headed south, with EUAs losing 9% in value and CERs dropping 16% during the month.
OPEN INTEREST TOPS 100 MILLION TONNES
GreenX open interest continues to grow and reached an all-time high this month of 100,270 contracts – over 100 million tonnes of CO₂ – up 129.4 % from the start of 2011.
GREENX LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA CONTRACT
GreenX announced its intention to list a California Carbon Allowance (CCA) futures contract for trading via CME Globex® and Over-the-Counter clearing through CME ClearPort® from September 12th, 2011. For more information about the CCA contract, please click here.
CERplus AND RGGI ADD MORE EXPIRIES
GreenX introduced additional CERplus futures and RGGI contract months. The new Dec11, Dec12, and Dec14 CERplus expirations complement the existing Dec13 contract, enabling market participants to trade the so-called green-grey spread. RGGI futures and options contracts are now listed monthly through 2012, and for Dec13 and Dec14.
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