What is the Guangzhou Futures Exchange currently considering regarding night trading, and for which contracts?

The Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) is exploring the launch of night trading, primarily for platinum and palladium futures contracts, in response to trader feedback. This initiative is still at the preliminary research stage, with no formal decisions made yet.

How does GFEX's current trading schedule compare to other major Chinese commodity exchanges, and what products does it list?

Unlike China’s more-established exchanges in Shanghai, Dalian, and Zhengzhou—which operate active night sessions starting around 9 p.m. local time—GFEX currently offers no night trading for any of its listed products, including silicon, lithium carbonate, platinum, and palladium.

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