CME · News · 20260908N

Trading Volume Growth

CME GROUP INC. · 2026-09-08 · Importance 22 · Surprise 56

CME Group reported August average daily volume of 29.7 million contracts, its second-highest August level on record and 6% above August 2025. U.S. Treasury average daily volume increased 15% year over year, indicating stronger interest-rate derivatives activity. Metals average daily volume grew 48% year over year, materially strengthening the commodity mix. The volume growth may support higher transaction-based revenue in the third quarter of 2026.

Key facts

• California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in shares of CME Group Inc. by 21,954.4% during the second quarter and owned 131,243,023 shares after purchasing. source