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Trading Volume Growth

CME GROUP INC. · 2026-08-12 · Importance 11 · Surprise 24

CME Group recorded a July average daily volume of 27 million contracts, its highest July level ever. The elevated activity reflected debate and dissension over the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path. Rate uncertainty acted as a major catalyst for trading demand across CME’s derivatives markets.