Full-name reference for NYMEX, the CME Group designated contract market associated with energy and commodity futures.
The New York Mercantile Exchange is the full name behind NYMEX. In current futures-market references, it usually points to NYMEX as a CME Group designated contract market rather than to a standalone floor-based exchange.
Use this full-name page when a contract, hedge memo, or historical source writes out “New York Mercantile Exchange.” For current contract analysis, the practical checks are the same as on the NYMEX page: product, contract month, delivery point, rulebook, margin, and settlement method.
| Context | What to check |
|---|---|
| Contract documentation | Whether the document means current NYMEX rules or historical exchange context. |
| Energy hedge reports | Exact NYMEX product, delivery month, and settlement price. |
| Physical commodity contracts | Whether “NYMEX” is used as an index plus basis adjustment. |
| Market history | Whether the reference predates CME Group ownership or electronic market structure. |
| Legal or tax analysis | Whether the exchange status affects contract classification or reporting. |
CME Group’s NYMEX page identifies NYMEX as a designated contract market within CME Group. The CFTC also lists designated contract markets through its trading organizations page.