[U.S. CFTC Extends Public Comment Period for 24/7 Futures Trading and Perpetual Contracts on Energy Commodities to August 26] According to the U.S. CFTC, the deadline for public comments on 24/7 around-the-clock trading in the futures market and perpetual contracts on energy commodities has been extended by 30 days to August 26. The CFTC is evaluating related issues based on industry feedback and newly raised questions, including extending standard futures to 24/7 trading while maintaining fixed expiration dates, as well as perpetual contracts based on storable or physically deliverable energy commodities.