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Founding of London Metal Exchange

Founding of London Metal Exchange
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The London Metal Exchange (LME) is a futures and forwards exchange in London, United Kingdom with the world's largest market in standardised forward contracts, futures contracts and options on base metals. The exchange also offers contracts on ferrous metals and precious metals.

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Which happened first?

Timeline

  1. Founding of Branobel1876
  2. Founding of Henkel KGaASeptember 26, 1876
  3. Founding of Barilla Group1877
  4. Founding of Blohm+VossApril 5, 1877
  5. Founding of London Metal Exchange (this page)1877
  6. Founding of Quaker Oats Company1877

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