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As Permian crude production and exports have increased, the center of gravity of the US crude market has moved from WTI Cushing in the midcontinent to WTI Midland in Houston. The change is not just about a different pricing location but a different crude grade, with Midland being significantly better quality than Cushing. A new, more accurate pricing model, based on the physically deliverable ICE Midland WTI (HOU) futures contract, eliminates Cushing from the equation. In this new whitepaper, co-authored by me and Corey Stewart, Pricing Director at General Index, discover how the HOU contract is the future of U.S. crude pricing. Download the paper: https://lnkd.in/eKjqYwz8

The third quarter saw continued strength in Henry Hub markets amid demand uncertainty from the major hurricanes in the Southeast. From notable volume growth year-over-year to rising open interest, I break down the key highlights and what they signal for natural gas markets as we enter the winter season in the latest ICE quarterly U.S. natural gas update.   Connect to natural gas markets at ICE: https://lnkd.in/eBj8rup6

"There's no better tool for wealth creation and generational stability than homeownership." ICE Mortgage Technology President Tim Bowler joins Inside the ICE House to discuss the state of play in housing finance, the future of mortgage technology and why he’s optimistic for first-time homebuyers – even amid today’s affordability crunch. Full episode available now: https://lnkd.in/eEtpa4RK

For 100 years, the Cocoa Merchants’ Association of America has been a guiding force in the U.S. cocoa industry, connecting stakeholders across the supply chain to drive the industry forward. ICE was proud to host CMAA at the NYSE to celebrate this legacy — hear from industry leaders Dan Diez, Tejinder Saraon, Pam Thornton and Jennifer Ilkiw reflect on this historic milestone:

It's time! 🌟🎄 Will we see you at our 101st Tree Lighting? The festive celebration will be filled with over 30 vendors, star-studded performances and infinite holiday cheer. Mark your calendars for #NYSETreeLighting! 📍 Wall & Broad 🗓️ Dec. 5 ⏰ 3 - 7 PM

Global oil markets are experiencing significant volatility, driven by sluggish demand in major consuming nations, fears of oversupply, and waxing and waning geopolitical tensions. Understanding the differences between ICE Brent and NYMEX WTI (Cushing) is key to navigating these markets. In my latest whitepaper, I break down the market and price implications of the distinctions between ICE Brent and NYMEX WTI (Cushing). Check it out. https://lnkd.in/e9VFhDcP

It was great to join George Harrington, CFA, Global Head of Fixed Income & Derivatives at MSCI Inc., on NYSE TV recently to discuss how our organizations have worked together to create a liquid ecosystem of tradeable futures and options products linked to MSCI’s equity indices. It was an honor to celebrate our long-term partnership and its evolution! Take a listen: 

The ICE Hong Kong team, in collaboration with FinIQ Consulting, recently gathered industry leaders for an evening of discussions around the future of wealth management. Attendees heard perspectives from top experts in the field, including a session on asset class integrations led by FinIQ's CEO Milind K., and a panel discussion on 2025 expectations with Cora Chiu, CFA, FRM, CAIA, Gloria Yu, Rishad Schaefer and Max Chigot facilitated by ICE's Magnus Cattan. The event concluded with a networking reception and spectacular views of the Hong Kong skyline. Thanks to all that attended!

Next Tuesday's Presidential election will carry profound implications for the U.S. economy. CNBC anchor Carl Quintanilla joins Inside the ICE House to share insights on candidate policy and explore the impact on global markets and relations: https://lnkd.in/eMzQm55G

Celebrating 55 years of the MSCI Inc. World and EAFE indices! ICE welcomed MSCI to ring the NYSE Closing Bell in honor of this milestone and our long-standing partnership. As the leading Exchange for MSCI Futures trading by volume, ICE is proud to offer customers efficient price discovery and risk management tools for global equity markets.