CME Group Reports Record October Average Daily Volume of 30 Million Contracts
CME Group has achieved a new record for average daily volume (ADV) in October, reaching 30 million contracts. This represents a 15% increase compared to the previous record set in October 2025. The growth was driven significantly by interest rate products, which saw a 28% increase, and U.S. Treasury futures and options, which surged by 48%. Specific asset classes showed diverse performance: Equity Index ADV rose by 15%, while Energy and Agricultural products grew by 1% and 7%, respectively. Notably, Micro E-Mini Nasdaq-100 futures experienced a massive 74% jump in volume. The report also highlighted strong activity in the BrokerTec platform, with overall average daily notional value increasing by 18% to $1.127 trillion.