CME Group's Corn Futures Set New Daily Volume Record
On October 9, 2026, CME Group reported that its Corn futures reached a new daily volume record of 1,206,376 contracts. This milestone was driven by increased market activity following an unexpected USDA report that revised the outlook for corn production and ending stocks higher than anticipated. John Ricci, Global Head of Agricultural Products at CME Group, noted that traders used Corn futures to adjust positions in response to changing conditions after a challenging summer affected yield expectations. The agriculture business saw strong performance during Q3 2026 with an average daily volume of 2,022,488 contracts, up significantly year over year. Corn futures and options also experienced notable growth, with Corn futures averaging 502,004 contracts per day in the third quarter—a 35.2% increase from last year—and Corn options reaching an average of 179,674 contracts daily, up by 31.4%. The surge reflects heightened demand for risk management tools amid shifting agricultural market conditions.
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