COVERAGE NOTE: Changes to PIX Pellet Continental Index Coverage – Implementation

As previously announced and following consultation, Fastmarkets FOEX has implemented the following changes to its PIX Pellet Continental Index:

– Discontinued the PIX Pellet Continental on May 6, 2020.

For comments and queries, please email hello.foex@fastmarkets.com, indicating “PIX Pellet Continental Index” in the subject line of the email.

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