IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, issued a reminder in advance of Hurricane Ike that all ICE OTC markets, including the Henry Hub natural gas swap, are open around-the-clock throughout the weekend, per the exchange's standard seven-day per week operating schedule.
ICE OTC energy markets will be available beginning at midnight on Friday, September 12, continuously through 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday, September 15. The markets will re-open on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET, per the standard operating hours.
ICE's crude oil futures markets on ICE Futures Europe will also maintain standard operating hours, re-opening the afternoon of Sunday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
ICE will expand its standard after-hours and weekend support. Market participants may contact the ICE Helpdesk at (770) 738-2101 for around-the-clock market support.
