CME Group Sets New FX Open Interest Record
On September 4, 2026, CME Group reported that its foreign exchange (FX) futures and options reached an all-time high open interest of 4.41 million contracts, surpassing the previous record set in June 2026. This milestone reflects increased participation from large traders and asset managers, with over $200 billion in FX futures notional open interest reported for the first time. Paul Houston, Global Head of FX Products at CME Group, attributed this growth to rising demand among institutional investors seeking capital efficiency, transparency, and central clearing. The record highlights growing use of FX derivatives across a broad range of currency pairs as clients look to manage risk in both major and emerging markets. CME Group remains the world's largest derivatives marketplace, offering products on interest rates, equities, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and more through platforms like CME Globex, EBS, and BrokerTec.
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