CME Group Reports Second-Highest August ADV at 29.7 Million Contracts
CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, reported its second-highest average daily volume (ADV) for August in 2026 with a total of 29.7 million contracts traded, representing a 6% increase compared to August 2025. The growth was driven by strong performance across multiple asset classes, including interest rates and metals. Key highlights include a 15% rise in U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV to 11.8 million contracts, with record volumes for Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond futures at 791,000 contracts. Micro products also saw significant growth, particularly the Micro E-Mini Nasdaq-100 futures which increased by 78%. Energy markets showed a modest increase of 3%, while agricultural and metals ADV rose sharply by 12% and 48%, respectively. Internationally, CME Group's ADV in Europe (EMEA) grew by 9% to 6.3 million contracts, with APAC also showing strong performance at an increase of 12%. BrokerTec’s average daily notional value increased by 16% year-over-year to $1.059 trillion.
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