Enacted in 1936, the Commodities Exchange Act (CEA) provides the legal framework for regulating futures and options trading in the U.S. It establishes oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prevent fraud, manipulation, and excessive speculation. Investors, farmers, and corporations benefit from enhanced market transparency, fair pricing, and reduced systemic risk, fostering confidence in derivative markets.
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