Chicago Board of Trade Requests Approval for New Mini-Sized Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Futures Contracts

Summary

The Chicago Board of Trade has submitted a proposal to the Commission for approval of new mini-sized futures contracts for corn, soybeans, and wheat, with the goal of increasing market efficiency and liquidity.

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