Chicago Mercantile Exchange

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME; often called "the Chicago Merc", or "the Merc") is an American derivatives marketplace based in Chicago, Illinois, and located at 20 South Wacker Drive.

The CME was founded in 1898 as the Chicago Butter and Egg Board. On August 18, 2008, shareholders approved a merger with the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and COMEX.  

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Category:1898 establishments in Illinois
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