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Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.Farmer Sentiment Jumps Up In November As Harvest Winds Down

Date 03/12/2019

Agricultural economy sentiment tied with its highest reading of 2019, according to the November Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Rising for a second month in a row, the barometer improved to a reading of 153 in November, up 17 points from October and matching the previous high set in July.

US Federal Agencies Clarify Requirements For Providing Financial Services To Hemp-Related Businesses

Date 03/12/2019

Four federal agencies in conjunction with the state bank regulators today issued a statement clarifying the legal status of hemp growth and production and the relevant requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks providing services to hemp-related businesses.

Gold Producer Makes First Trade On MOEX Precious Metals Market

Date 03/12/2019

On 2 December 2019, Moscow Exchange’s Precious Metals Market welcomed gold producer Mnogovershinnoye (part of Highland Gold Mining Limited) as the first gold miner to trade the metal on MOEX.

Amman Stock Exchange : Net Of Non - Jordanian Investment Increased JD14.6 Million In November

Date 03/12/2019

The value of shares bought by non-Jordanian investors at the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in November 2019 was JD 22.8 million, representing 24.5% of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD 8.2 million. As a result, the net of non-Jordanian investments in November 2019 showed a positive value of JD 14.6 million, whereas the net of non-Jordanian investments showed a negative value of JD 3.3 million during the same month of 2018.

Nasdaq Helsinki: Warning And Fine Imposed To Pihlajalinna Plc For Breaching The Rules Of The Exchange

Date 03/12/2019

The Disciplinary Committee of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd has imposed a warning and a fine of EUR 75,000 to Pihlajalinna Plc (trading code: PIHLIS) due to the breaches of the Rules of the Stock Exchange (the “Rules”) of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd (“the Exchange”). Pihlajalinna Plc (“the Company”) breached the Rules on the timing and content of the disclosure of inside information when announcing a co-operation agreement on June 3, 2019. Furthermore, the Company breached the Rules on organizing the administration of the listed company.

EEX Trading Results In November: Double Digit Growth In French, Spanish And CSEE Power

Date 03/12/2019

In November 2019, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) increased volumes on the Power Derivatives Market by 5% to 366.7 TWh compared to the previous year (November 2018: 349.5 TWh). Significant growth was achieved in power futures for France (48.1 TWh, +35%) and Spain (15.7 TWh, +40%) as well as in Central and Southeastern European power futures which increased by 88% year-on-year to 28.3 TWh (November 2018: 15.1 TWh).

Investor Activity On GPW Group Markets – November 2019

Date 03/12/2019

• Decrease of the value of trading in equities on the Electronic Order Book[1] on the GPW Main Market by 14.5% YoY to PLN 15.2 billion in November 2019
• Decrease of the total volume of trading in derivatives by 31.3% YoY to 456.6 thousand contracts in November 2019
• Increase of the value of non-Treasury bonds listed on Catalyst by 5.5% to PLN 91.3 billion in November 2019
• Decrease of the total volume of trading in electricity by 1.0% to 22.3 TWh in November 2019
• Decrease of the total volume of trading in gas by 14.9% YoY to 11.4 TWh in November 2019
• Increase of the volume of spot transactions in property rights to certificates of origin of energy efficiency (“white certificates”) by 26.3% YoY to 20.5 ktoe in November 2019

CME Group Averaged 18.2 Million Contracts Per Day In November 2019

Date 03/12/2019

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, reached average daily volume (ADV) of 18.2 million contracts during November 2019. Open interest (OI) at the end of November was 131 million contracts.

FEAS Newsletter: December 2019

Date 03/12/2019

Click here to download the December 2019 issue of the FEAS Newsletter which carries an interview with the CEO of Boursa Kuwait, Mr. Mohammad Saud Al-Osaimi.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contract: Sunac China Holdings

Date 03/12/2019

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 5 December 2019, (including the mandatory intra-day variation adjustment and margin call, if applicable), the margin levels of the following Futures Contract shall be as follows: