CME Group launches U.S. duty-paid zinc futures contract on COMEX - CME News | RalliesCME Group launches U.S. duty-paid zinc futures contract on COMEX
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CME• CME launches U.S. Zinc Futures on COMEX
- CME Group launched U.S. Zinc Futures, marking the first trade on CME Globex between Glencore and Trafigura for September delivery.
- The contract was updated to U.S. duty-paid in March 2026 to address demand for a U.S.-focused zinc pricing hedge.
- Physically settled futures are listed on COMEX, targeting producers, consumers, and intermediaries managing all-in U.S. zinc exposure.