US White House to review a new prediction market measure from the CFTC

The White House reviewing a new prediction market measure from the CFTC suggests a potential shift towards more structured market operations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 Mar 2026, 15:16 UTCOn the live feed at 14:56 UTC — 13 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could impact how commodities and equities are traded as it may lead to new regulatory frameworks that affect liquidity and price discovery. Traders should monitor this for implications on volatility and market dynamics in both US equities and commodities.

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