CME Group Reports Record Average Daily Volume for September and Q3
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, reported record average daily volume (ADV) of 31.8 million contracts in September 2026, a 22% increase year-over-year. For the third quarter, ADV reached 29.4 million contracts, up 16%. The growth was driven by strong performance across multiple asset classes including interest rates and agricultural products. Key contributors to the volume surge included U.S. Treasury futures and options, which saw a 42% increase in ADV year-over-year. Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures also showed significant gains with a 73% rise in September. Energy contracts experienced notable growth as well, particularly for micro WTI Crude Oil futures, which increased by 376%. The international markets contributed to the overall volume increase, with regions like APAC and EMEA showing strong performance. BrokerTec's average daily notional value (ADNV) also reached a record $1.135 trillion in September, including an all-time high of $1.261 trillion on September 30. The growth across asset classes reflects increased market activity driven by macroeconomic factors and investor demand for hedging tools.
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