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CME Group Achieves Remarkable Growth in International Trading Volume

In a recent announcement, CME Group, recognized as the leading marketplace for derivatives globally, reported a substantial increase in its international average daily volume (ADV) for the third quarter of 2026. The company achieved an impressive 9 million contracts’ worth of volume, representing a notable 22% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is indicative of the rising demand for efficient risk management tools and trading opportunities amidst volatile market conditions, which have been fueled by ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures worldwide.

Diversification Across Product Categories

The increase in trading volume was prominently driven by several of CME Group’s major product categories. Specifically, Energy products saw a remarkable rise of 40%, while Agricultural products experienced a growth of 28%. Furthermore, the Equity Index products recorded a notable 24% increase, reflecting the diverse interests of traders navigating complex market dynamics.

Julie Winkler, the Chief Commercial Officer at CME Group, commented, "Markets remained volatile in the third quarter, with geopolitical issues fueling uncertainty and stoking inflation globally. Against this backdrop, customers around the world turned to CME Group to manage their risk, and the growth of our international volumes was a testament to that."

Regional Performance Highlights

Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

In the EMEA region, the ADV grew by 20% to reach 6.5 million contracts. This growth was primarily driven by:

• - Energy products, which saw a 33% increase
• - Agricultural products, growing by 28%
• - Equity Index products, which rose by 20%

Asia Pacific (APAC)

The APAC region reported a significant ADV increase of 28%, totaling 2.1 million contracts. Key growth areas included:

• - Energy products, skyrocketing by 68%
• - Equity Index products, increasing by 32%
• - Agricultural products, up by 26%
• - Interest Rate products, which rose by 24%

Latin America

In Latin America, the ADV reached 188,000 contracts, marking a 24% increase. Noteworthy driving forces included:

• - A 49% rise in Agricultural products
• - A 44% increase in Equity Index products
• - A 23% growth in Energy products

Canada

The Canadian market also exhibited positive trends, with an ADV of 194,000 contracts, reflecting a 21% increase fueled by:

• - Energy products, with a 34% rise
• - Interest Rate products increasing by 23%
• - Equity Index products growing by 22%

Overall Global Performance

Globally, CME Group reported an ADV of 29.4 million contracts in Q3 2026, a 16% increase compared to the same quarter in 2025. This figure not only represents a solid growth trajectory but also indicates that Q3 2026 volumes surpassed the previous record established in 2024.

Driving factors for this growth included a robust 23% rise in Equity Index products and a 19% increase in Foreign Exchange products. This performance underscores CME Group’s crucial role in providing a reliable platform for traders looking to navigate global financial markets.

About CME Group

As the world's foremost venue for derivatives trading, CME Group enables clients to engage with futures, options, cash, and OTC markets, optimize their portfolios, and analyze data. The company empowers market participants to efficiently manage risk while capturing opportunities in a pivotal global trading environment. CME Group hosts a diverse range of benchmark products across various asset classes, including interest rates, equity indices, foreign exchange, commodities, and more. Traders can access these products via the CME Globex electronic trading platform, alongside BrokerTec for fixed income and EBS for foreign exchange transactions. CME Clearing, known for its reliability, operates as one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing providers.