CME Group reported it reached a new, single-day volume record of 67,124,571 contracts traded on February 25. This surpasses the previous record of 66,256,756 contracts set on March 13, 2023. The achievement underscores a significant surge in trading activity across the derivatives marketplace.
The company also hit new daily volume records in its deeply liquid interest rate complex and U.S. Treasury markets on February 25. This heightened activity is attributed to market participants turning to CME Group's liquid futures and options to manage risks amid increased uncertainty. Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy noted that investors are seeking to protect their portfolios.
CME Group provides $60 billion in unparalleled capital efficiencies across asset classes, including $20 billion in daily margin savings in interest rates alone. This operational strength, driven by record volumes, translates directly into higher transaction and clearing fees. It reinforces CME Group's role as a critical provider of risk management solutions across the entire yield curve.
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