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Re: S & P Day Session Time Change



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Bob Cannon wrote:
> 
> I just heard that effective Monday, Oct 6, the S & P 500
> contract day session open will change from 9:30 EST to 8:15 EST.
> 
> Is this correct?
> 
> Comments on the reasoning for the change?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob Cannon

I have not heard this, but  there has always been talk about being open
for the 8:30am EST economic figures.  Also, maybe to compete with the
new Dow contract if it is opening early.  CHeck out volume on Globex, it
picks up about that time so the floor traders may want to trade that
volume.

Eric