CME says Globex Natural Gas futures and options markets will pre-open at 12:45 CT and open at 12:50 CT (13:45 and 13:50EST, 18:45 and 18:50 GMT)

CME says Globex Natural Gas futures and options markets will pre-open at 12:45 CT and open at 12:50 CT (13:45 and 13:50EST, 18:45 and 18:50 GMT)

The early pre-opening of the Globex Natural Gas futures and options markets indicates that trading participants will have a brief window to position themselves ahead of the official market open. This can lead to increased volatility in the natural gas sector, especially if there are notable price movements or news ahead of the opening, impacting both energy markets and broader equity indices tied to energy performance.