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ICE’s Global Natural Gas Markets Reach Record Liquidity

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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) announced record liquidity across its global natural gas futures markets. Key highlights include:

- Global natural gas futures reached record open interest (OI) of 22.4 million contracts, up 15% year-over-year (y/y).

- U.S. Financial Gas futures and options hit record OI of 11.7 million contracts, up 13% y/y.

- TTF futures reached record OI of 2.1 million, up 53% y/y, with liquidity now extending to 2033.

- Henry Hub markets saw OI up 26% y/y.

- TTF options OI at 2.2 million contracts, up 86% y/y.

ICE's global energy markets OI is up 23% y/y at 59.2 million contracts, reflecting the increasing interconnectedness of global natural gas markets.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) ha annunciato unrecord di liquidità nei suoi mercati globali dei futures sul gas naturale. I punti salienti includono:

- I futures globali sul gas naturale hanno raggiunto un record di open interest (OI) di 22,4 milioni di contratti, con un aumento del 15% rispetto all'anno precedente.

- I futures e le opzioni sul gas finanziario statunitense hanno registrato un OI record di 11,7 milioni di contratti, in aumento del 13% rispetto all'anno precedente.

- I futures TTF hanno raggiunto un OI record di 2,1 milioni, con un incremento del 53% rispetto all'anno scorso, con la liquidità ora estesa fino al 2033.

- I mercati di Henry Hub hanno visto un aumento dell'OI del 26% rispetto all'anno precedente.

- L'OI delle opzioni TTF è di 2,2 milioni di contratti, con un incremento dell'86% rispetto all'anno scorso.

L'OI dei mercati energetici globali di ICE è aumentato del 23% rispetto all'anno precedente, raggiungendo 59,2 milioni di contratti, riflettendo l'interconnessione crescente dei mercati globali del gas naturale.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) anunció un récord de liquidez en sus mercados globales de futuros de gas natural. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:

- Los futuros globales de gas natural alcanzaron un récord de open interest (OI) de 22,4 millones de contratos, un aumento del 15% en comparación con el año anterior.

- Los futuros y opciones de gas financiero de EE.UU. alcanzaron un OI récord de 11,7 millones de contratos, un aumento del 13% en comparación con el año anterior.

- Los futuros TTF alcanzaron un OI récord de 2,1 millones, un incremento del 53% en comparación con el año anterior, con liquidez ahora extendiéndose hasta 2033.

- Los mercados de Henry Hub vieron un aumento del OI del 26% en comparación con el año anterior.

- El OI de las opciones TTF es de 2,2 millones de contratos, con un aumento del 86% en comparación con el año anterior.

El OI de los mercados energéticos globales de ICE ha aumentado un 23% en comparación con el año anterior, alcanzando 59,2 millones de contratos, lo que refleja la creciente interconexión de los mercados globales de gas natural.

인터콘티넨탈 익스체인지(뉴욕증권거래소:ICE)는 전 세계 천연가스 선물 시장에서 역대 최고 유동성을 발표했습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

- 글로벌 천연가스 선물은 2240만 계약의 기록적인 미결제 약정(Open Interest, OI)을 달성했으며, 이는 전년 대비 15% 증가한 수치입니다.

- 미국 재무가스 선물 및 옵션은 미결제 약정이 1170만 계약에 달해, 전년 대비 13% 증가했습니다.

- TTF 선물은 210만 계약의 미결제 약정으로 기록을 세웠으며, 이는 전년 대비 53% 증가한 수치로, 유동성은 이제 2033년까지 연장되었습니다.

- 헨리 허브 시장의 미결제 약정은 전년 대비 26% 증가했습니다.

- TTF 옵션의 미결제 약정도 220만 계약으로, 전년 대비 86% 증가하고 있습니다.

ICE의 글로벌 에너지 시장의 미결제 약정은 전년 대비 23% 증가하여 5920만 계약에 달하며, 이는 글로벌 천연가스 시장의 상호 연결성이 증가하고 있음을 보여줍니다.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) a annoncé une liquidité record sur ses marchés mondiaux de futures gaz naturel. Les points saillants incluent :

- Les futures mondiaux de gaz naturel ont atteint un record d'un open interest (OI) de 22,4 millions de contrats, soit une augmentation de 15 % par rapport à l'année précédente.

- Les futures et options financières gaz aux États-Unis ont atteint un OI record de 11,7 millions de contrats, en hausse de 13 % par rapport à l'année dernière.

- Les futures TTF ont atteint un OI record de 2,1 millions de contrats, soit une augmentation de 53 % par rapport à l'année dernière, avec une liquidité désormais étendue jusqu'en 2033.

- Les marchés Henry Hub ont enregistré une augmentation de l'OI de 26 % par rapport à l'année précédente.

- L'OI des options TTF s'élève à 2,2 millions de contrats, avec une hausse de 86 % par rapport à l'année précédente.

L'OI des marchés énergétiques mondiaux d'ICE a augmenté de 23 % par rapport à l'année précédente, atteignant 59,2 millions de contrats, ce qui reflète l'interconnexion croissante des marchés mondiaux de gaz naturel.

Die Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) hat eine Rekordliquidität auf ihren globalen Märkten für Erdgas-Futures bekannt gegeben. Zu den wichtigsten Punkten gehören:

- Die globalen Erdgas-Futures erreichten ein Rekordniveau von 22,4 Millionen offenen Positionen (OI), was einem Anstieg von 15 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht.

- Die US-Finanzgas-Futures und -Optionen verzeichneten ein Rekord-OI von 11,7 Millionen Verträgen, was einem Anstieg von 13 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht.

- Die TTF-Futures erreichten ein Rekord-OI von 2,1 Millionen, was einemAnstieg von 53 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht, und die Liquidität wurde bis 2033 ausgeweitet.

- Die Henry Hub-Märkte erlebten einen Anstieg des OI um 26 % im Jahresvergleich.

- Das OI der TTF-Optionen beträgt 2,2 Millionen Verträge, was einem Anstieg von 86 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht.

Das OI der globalen Energiemärkte von ICE ist im Jahresvergleich um 23 % auf 59,2 Millionen Verträge gestiegen und spiegelt die wachsende Vernetzung der globalen Erdgasmärkte wider.

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  • Record open interest (OI) of 22.4 million contracts in global natural gas futures markets, up 15% year-over-year
  • U.S. Financial Gas futures and options reached record OI of 11.7 million contracts, up 13% year-over-year
  • TTF futures hit record OI of 2.1 million, up 53% year-over-year
  • Henry Hub markets OI up 26% year-over-year
  • TTF options OI at 2.2 million contracts, up 86% year-over-year
  • Global energy markets OI up 23% year-over-year at 59.2 million contracts
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ICE's record-breaking liquidity in global natural gas futures markets signals robust market activity and increased hedging needs. The 15% year-over-year increase in open interest to 22.4 million contracts indicates growing market participation and potentially higher volatility. This surge in liquidity could lead to more efficient price discovery and risk management opportunities for energy traders and companies.

The 53% year-over-year growth in TTF futures open interest is particularly noteworthy, reflecting Europe's evolving energy landscape and the increasing importance of natural gas in the region's energy mix. The extension of TTF futures to 2033 aligns with long-term planning horizons, potentially attracting more institutional investors and enhancing ICE's competitive position in the global energy derivatives market.

The record liquidity across ICE's natural gas markets reflects the growing interconnectedness of global energy markets, driven by LNG liberalization. This trend is reshaping how market participants approach risk management and pricing strategies. The 86% year-over-year increase in TTF options open interest suggests a rising demand for flexible hedging instruments, possibly due to increased market uncertainty and geopolitical factors affecting European gas supply.

The expansion of ICE's U.S. Financial Gas markets to cover 70 hubs demonstrates the platform's adaptability to regional supply and demand dynamics. This granularity in market coverage could attract more specialized traders and improve overall market efficiency. The 23% year-over-year growth in ICE's global energy markets open interest further underscores the platform's dominant position in energy derivatives trading.

AMSTERDAM & HOUSTON & LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced record liquidity across its global natural gas futures markets including record open interest (OI) in U.S. Financial Gas futures and options markets and record OI in TTF futures.

On August 27, 2024, ICE’s global natural gas futures markets reached record OI of 22.4 million contracts, up 15% year-over-year (y/y). In North America, ICE’s U.S. Financial Gas futures and options markets hit a series of OI records in August and September including a record 11.7 million contracts on September 3, 2024, up 13% y/y. ICE’s U.S. Financial Gas markets cover 70 hubs across North America allowing customers to manage regional supply and demand dynamics. Henry Hub markets, the U.S. natural gas benchmark, continues to see strong OI figures, up 26% y/y.

ICE TTF futures reached a series of OI records throughout August, including record OI of 2.1 million on August 29, 2024, up 53% y/y. TTF futures for Calendar year 2033 traded for the first time in August, meaning liquidity stretches out to 2033 in line with the U.S. benchmark Henry Hub, providing customers with the most liquid contracts globally to manage longer term exposure to natural gas prices. TTF options continue to see strong activity with OI at 2.2 million contracts, up 86% y/y.

“The increasing interconnectedness of natural gas around the globe, driven by the liberalization of LNG, has implications for natural gas trade, pricing and the way market participants think about risk. With this in mind, ICE has worked for over two decades to create a global platform for natural gas trading that supports globalization of the fuel,” said Trabue Bland, SVP, Futures Markets at ICE. “ICE has built the broadest and most liquid range of natural gas benchmarks for customers globally that are integral to efficient price risk management as supply and demand dynamics evolve.”

In addition to Henry Hub and TTF, ICE is home to the Canadian natural gas benchmark AECO, ICE’s U.K. natural gas benchmark NBP, and ICE JKM LNG (Platts), the benchmark price for natural gas for North-East Asia. ICE’s global natural gas portfolio is one part of its global energy markets which are the most liquid in the world to trade energy derivatives, with OI up 23% y/y at 59.2 million contracts.

About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks that connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes helping our customers access mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and efficiency. ICE’s futures, equity, and options exchanges – including the New York Stock Exchange – and clearing houses help people invest, raise capital and manage risk. We offer some of the world’s largest markets to trade and clear energy and environmental products. Our fixed income, data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers streamline processes and capitalize on opportunities. At ICE Mortgage Technology , we are transforming U.S. housing finance, from initial consumer engagement through loan production, closing, registration and the long-term servicing relationship. Together, ICE transforms, streamlines and automates industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

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FAQ

What record did ICE's global natural gas futures markets reach on August 27, 2024?

ICE's global natural gas futures markets reached a record open interest (OI) of 22.4 million contracts on August 27, 2024, which is a 15% increase year-over-year.

How much did ICE's U.S. Financial Gas futures and options markets grow in September 2024?

ICE's U.S. Financial Gas futures and options markets hit a record open interest of 11.7 million contracts on September 3, 2024, representing a 13% increase year-over-year.

What was the growth in ICE's TTF futures open interest in August 2024?

ICE's TTF futures reached a record open interest of 2.1 million contracts on August 29, 2024, which is a 53% increase year-over-year.

How far out does liquidity in ICE's TTF futures extend?

Liquidity in ICE's TTF futures now extends to 2033, aligning with the U.S. benchmark Henry Hub and providing customers with long-term exposure management for natural gas prices.

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