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CME Group to Expand 24/7 Trading for WTI Crude Oil and GoldJune 11, 2026 5:15 PM
PR Newswire (US) New 10-Barrel WTI Crude Oil contract allows for more precise hedging and expanded market access  24/7 gold will provide always-on access for continuous price discoveryCHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will offer 24/7 trading for new, smaller-sized crude oil and gold contracts, pending regulatory review. The new oil contract will be 1/10th the size of CME Group's existing Micro WTI futures and will launch on August 30. 24/7 trading for the company's existing 1-Ounce Gold futures will begin on July 26."Traders are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios across commodity markets in the face of geopolitical uncertainty," said Derek Sammann, CME Group Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Commodities Markets. "Our new WTI and Gold futures provide regulated products that are right-sized and available 24/7, ensuring traders can manage exposure whenever news breaks."WTI is the global benchmark for price discovery and risk management for crude oil. In the first quarter of 2026, WTI Crude Oil options reached a record ADV of 320,000 contracts. In addition, Micro WTI Crude Oil futures ADV reached 272,000 contracts in May, which was a 317% increase compared to May 2025. CME Group offers the world's leading benchmark futures contract for gold, with $100 billion notional traded each day in 2025. CME Group's new, cash settled 1-Ounce Gold futures contract launched in January 2025, with 90,000 contracts ADV traded in 2026.The 10-Barrel WTI contract will be cash-settled, and it will be listed on and subject to the rules of NYMEX. To learn more, visit here.1-Ounce Gold is also cash-settled and is listed and subject to the rules of COMEX. To learn more, visit here.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-to-expand-247-trading-for-wti-crude-oil-and-gold-302798592.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group to Expand 24/7 Trading for WTI Crude Oil and Gold

CME Group to Expand Equity Index Suite with Launch of Four New E-mini Futures ContractsJune 11, 2026 8:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will expand its benchmark suite of Equity Index futures with the launch of four new E-mini contracts, pending regulatory review.Starting June 29, these new products will enable market participants to trade futures on broad market indices covering more than 90% of the entire U.S. investable market capitalization. New contracts include:E-mini Morningstar U.S. Total Market Index futuresE-mini Russell 3000® Index FuturesE-mini S&P 1500 Composite Index FuturesE-mini S&P Total Market Index Futures"These new E-mini futures contracts expand our benchmark equity index ecosystem to meet growing client demand for unified, all-cap risk management tools," said Joe Hickey, Global Head of Equity Products at CME Group. "In any market conditions, choosing the right index is essential, and these contracts will deliver the precision and capital efficiency investors need to seamlessly gain exposure to and hedge U.S. equity portfolios.""We're so excited to see CME Group kick off our new multi-year index-based derivatives licensing agreement by offering futures contracts on the Morningstar US Total Market Index," said Amelia Furr, President of Morningstar Indexes. "With our acquisition of the CRSP Market Indexes earlier this year and our upcoming rebrand of this series to reflect the Morningstar name, we are proud to open our high-quality equity indexes to an entirely new segment of the global investment marketplace. CME Group clients will now have access to the most definitive and complete measure of the U.S. equity market and an index which currently underpins about $2 trillion in assets including the world's largest mutual fund.""Transparent, broad market benchmarks play an important role in helping market participants measure and access the U.S. equity market," said Robby Ross, Chief Commercial Officer at S&P Dow Jones Indices. "We are pleased to work with CME Group as they prepare to introduce futures products in support of indices that underlie diversified, broad-market investment strategies, including contracts based on the S&P Composite 1500 and S&P Total Market Index. This collaboration underscores S&P DJI's continued commitment to supporting innovative, index-based solutions across the investment ecosystem.""The launch of E-mini futures on the Russell 3000 builds on the strength of our broad market benchmarks, which are designed to reflect the depth and diversity of the U.S. equity landscape," said Shawn Creighton, Director of Index Derivatives Solutions at FTSE Russell. "Working with CME Group to extend these indices into the derivatives market supports investor demand for efficient, scalable tools to manage exposure across the full market spectrum and reinforces the role of transparent, rules-based indices in modern portfolio construction."These products will be listed on and subject to the rules of CME. For more information, please visit www.cmegroup.com/eminiexpansion.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G  View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-to-expand-equity-index-suite-with-launch-of-four-new-e-mini-futures-contracts-302798026.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group to Expand Equity Index Suite with Launch of Four New E-mini Futures Contracts

CME Group and Morningstar Announce Exclusive Index Derivatives Licensing AgreementJune 10, 2026 4:55 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, along with Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced that they have entered into a multi-year licensing agreement for CME Group to launch derivatives products based on key Morningstar equity index benchmarks, including the Morningstar US Total Market, Large Cap, Large Cap Value, Large Cap Growth, Mid Cap, and Small Cap Indexes.Through this exclusive agreement, CME Group will offer derivatives on the Morningstar Market Indexes, currently rebranding from CRSP, for the first time, enabling clients to utilize derivatives based on the indexes which underpin over $3 trillion in linked assets."We are pleased to partner with Morningstar to help unlock more precise, next-generation risk management tools for the global investment community," said Tim McCourt, CME Group Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products. "Together, CME Group's deeply liquid equity derivatives marketplace paired with Morningstar's data-driven, benchmark ecosystem is expected to allow us to provide our global clients with an optimized framework to safely navigate market volatility and capture new opportunities.""We're excited to collaborate with CME Group to offer derivative products for the first time on the Morningstar Market Indexes, the most definitive and comprehensive measures of the US equity market," added Morningstar Indexes President Amelia Furr. "With our acquisition of CRSP earlier this year, we have become a leading provider of U.S. equity benchmarks, and the new relationship with CME Group will accelerate our growth even further. Most exciting, we expect to open new doors and bring our high-quality equity indexes to an entirely new segment of the global investment marketplace."About CME Group 
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets, and alliances and redistributors. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $370 billion in AUMA as of March 31, 2026. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries. For more information, visit www.morningstar.com/company. Follow Morningstar on LinkedIn @Morningstar.Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations about future events or future financial performance. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, and often contain words such as "aim," "committed," "consider," "estimate," "future," "goal," "is designed to," "maintain," "may," "might," "objective," "ongoing," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "possible," "potential," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "prospects," "continue," "strategy," "strive," "will," "would," "determine," "evaluate," or the negative thereof, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the events we discuss not to occur or to differ significantly from what we expect. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, failing to achieve the anticipated benefits of the licensing agreement between CME Group and Morningstar. If any of these risks and uncertainties materialize, actual future results and other future events may vary significantly from what we expect. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. You are, however, advised to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects, and about new or additional risks, uncertainties and assumptions in our future filings with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.About Morningstar Indexes
Morningstar Indexes was built to keep up with the evolving needs of investors—and to be a leading-edge advocate for them. Morningstar's rich heritage as a transparent, investor-focused leader in data and research uniquely equips Morningstar Indexes to support individuals, institutions, wealth managers and advisors in navigating investment opportunities across all major asset classes, styles, and strategies. In February 2026, the acquisition of CRSP brought the CRSP Market Indexes – benchmarks for over $3 trillion in US equities – into the Morningstar Indexes family. Additionally, CRSP's Research Data Products, renowned for their academic rigor, historical depth and accuracy, further enhances Morningstar's equity benchmark and data capabilities. This powerful combination unites two trusted sources of market insight, reinforcing a shared commitment to transparency, quality and investor-focused solutions. Please visit indexes.morningstar.com for more information.CME-GMORN-C View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-and-morningstar-announce-exclusive-index-derivatives-licensing-agreement-302797286.htmlSOURCE CME Group; Morningstar, Inc. Original: CME Group and Morningstar Announce Exclusive Index Derivatives Licensing Agreement

CME Group Inc. Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference CallJune 9, 2026 5:45 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the second quarter of 2026 before the markets open on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Written highlights for the quarter will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time, the same time it provides its earnings press release. The company will also hold an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, at which time company executives will take analysts' questions. A live audio Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the conference call, an archived recording will be available at the same site. Those wishing to listen to the live conference via telephone should dial 877-918-3040 if calling from within the United States, or +1 312-470-7282 if calling from outside the United States, at least 10 minutes before the call begins. The participant passcode for both telephone numbers is 1944793.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-inc-announces-second-quarter-2026-earnings-release-conference-call-302795853.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Inc. Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call

CME Group Announces Launch of Nasdaq CME Crypto Index FuturesJune 9, 2026 4:17 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced the launch of Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures.At expiration, these contracts are financially settled to the value of the Nasdaq CME Crypto Settlement Price Index, which measures the performance of the largest and most actively traded cryptocurrencies. As of June 9 the index includes bitcoin and bitcoin cash, ether, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, and lumens."With trading now officially underway, our new Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures represent a major milestone in the expansion of our regulated digital asset marketplace," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "In today's volatile markets, investors are increasingly seeking diversified exposure to the cryptocurrency ecosystem while retaining the capital efficiencies and transparency of a regulated futures marketplace. These contracts give clients a cost-efficient tool to hedge their risk or directly pursue broad-based crypto opportunities.""As investor participation in digital assets continues to grow, so does demand for benchmarks built with the same governance and transparency expected in other asset classes," said Sean Wasserman, Head of Index Product Management at Nasdaq. "Futures linked to the index are a natural extension of how index-based frameworks support market development.""The launch of NCI futures is another sign of crypto's maturation and its ongoing intersection with traditional financial market infrastructure," said Mick McLaughlin, U.S. Chief Executive Officer and Head of Global Distribution, Hashdex Asset Management. "Since 2018, our goal has been to provide investors institutional-quality access to digital assets in the same way they access other asset classes. Today's announcement advances our vision, and represents a meaningful step in allowing investors and advisors to proactively manage and hedge crypto portfolios through a regulated and index-oriented approach.Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures are listed on and subject to the rules of CME. For more information on these products, please visit https://www.cmegroup.com/nasdaqcrypto.About CME GroupAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-announces-launch-of-nasdaq-cme-crypto-index-futures-302795783.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Announces Launch of Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures

CME Group Announces First Trades for New Bitcoin Volatility FuturesJune 5, 2026 10:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced its new Bitcoin Volatility Index futures are now available for trading. First trades were executed as blocks between DV Chain and Monarq Asset Management."The early support we've seen for our new Bitcoin Volatility futures further demonstrates the growing client demand for more innovative tools to more efficiently protect against adverse market moves," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "Our new 24/7 trading framework expands the utility of these contracts, allowing investors to isolate and precisely manage their portfolio's volatility risk and exposure at any hour of the day, any day of the week – unlocking a critical new layer of risk management.""We are highly encouraged to see the market expanding with more regulated, institutional-grade futures contracts designed for expressing volatility on bitcoin," said Shiliang Tang, CEO of Monarq Asset Management. "As bitcoin continues to mature into a more mainstream institutional asset class, the demand for sophisticated risk management instruments grows alongside it. Robust tools like CME Group Bitcoin Volatility futures are exactly what investors need to accurately express their market viewpoints and efficiently hedge their portfolios within a secure, transparent framework.""We are proud to support the launch of CME Group's Bitcoin Volatility futures," said Dave Vizsoly, CEO and Head Trader at DV Chain. "As institutions increasingly seek advanced strategies to navigate today's markets, the ability to trade pure volatility independent of price direction on a regulated platform is a critical evolution for both our clients and the broader marketplace."CME Group's Cryptocurrency product suite continues to experience significant growth, including the successful launch of 24/7 trading on May 29. Additional year-to-date trading highlights include:Average daily volume (ADV) of 266,900 contracts, up 38% year-over-year.Average daily open interest of 274,500 contracts, up 18% year-over-year.For more information on Bitcoin Volatility futures, please visit www.cmegroup.com/BVI.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G  View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-announces-first-trades-for-new-bitcoin-volatility-futures-302792356.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Announces First Trades for New Bitcoin Volatility Futures

Farmer sentiment slips again as high input costs remain top concernJune 2, 2026 9:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer sentiment declined slightly in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 119, down from 121 in April. May's results indicated mounting concern about rising input costs and financial pressures, setting new highs and lows for the survey. Although the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point, the Current Conditions Index dropped 8 points from April, falling to its lowest level since December 2024. At 51%, high input costs were identified by respondents as their top concern, reaching a record high. Additionally, 46% said that high input costs are limiting improvements in their financial position this year. The survey was conducted among 400 farmers across the nation from May 11-15.Financial outlooks remained cautious in May. Only 14% of respondents reported that their farm operations were better off financially than a year ago, while 22% said they expect conditions to improve over the next 12 months. The Farm Capital Investment Index dropped by 3 points to 41, marking its lowest level since September 2024 and suggesting a reduced willingness to make large investments."The persistence of high input costs is especially challenging in an environment where many producers are already operating with tighter margins," said Michael Langemeier, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. "When producers see fewer opportunities to improve their financial position despite strong operational management, it tends to weigh heavily on perceptions of current conditions and investment plans."Following April's lead, this month's survey included questions related to the impact of current events on net farm income and corn break-even prices in 2026. Approximately two-thirds of respondents said they expect their farm's net income to be reduced in 2026. Among respondents who planted corn in 2025, nearly half indicated they expect corn break-even prices to rise by as much as 6%, while 30% expect break-even prices to increase by 10% or more.Labor availability and technology adoption were also examined in May. Roughly 39% of respondents hire nonfamily members for farm work. Of these, around 44% have encountered some or a lot of difficulty in hiring this year. Respondents were also asked about whether artificial intelligence (AI) tools would enhance their current labor and equipment situation. Approximately 59% believed AI would not improve their situation, 37% thought it would help a little and 4% believed it would help a lot.Farmland value expectations strengthened this month despite weaker sentiment regarding current conditions. The Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index rose from 121 in April to 130 in May, while the long-term index increased from 155 to 160. Producers identified alternative investments, interest rates and net farm income as the three biggest influences on farmland values.Since July 2025, survey respondents have been asked whether they believe the U.S. is on the "right direction" or the "wrong track." After averaging 71% over the last half of 2025, the percentage of respondents who believe the country is headed in the "right direction" has steadily declined, reaching 52% in May and marking the lowest point since the question was first asked.Wrapping up the May survey, producers continued to express considerably different outlooks for crop and livestock agriculture. Approximately 31% of respondents said they expect good times financially for crop producers over the next five years, compared with 68% who expect good times for livestock producers.About the Purdue University Center for Commercial AgricultureThe Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, the center's faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today's business environment.About CME GroupAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.About Purdue UniversityPurdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.Source: Michael Langemeier,

CME Group May Volume Hits New Record of 33.2 Million Contracts, Up 15% Year Over YearJune 2, 2026 7:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) Record ADV in 2-year U.S. Treasury futuresInternational ADV grew 18% to 10.2 million contractsCHICAGO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its highest May average daily volume (ADV) on record at 33.2 million contracts, an increase of 15% year-over-year. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.May 2026 ADV across asset classes includes:Interest Rate ADV of 18.8 million contractsEquity Index ADV of 8 million contractsEnergy ADV of 2.7 million contractsAgricultural ADV of 1.9 million contractsMetals ADV of 930,000 contractsForeign Exchange ADV of 901,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV of 224,000 contracts ($14.9 billion notional)Additional May 2026 product highlights compared to May 2025:Interest Rate ADV increased 16%Record monthly 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 1.9 million contracts, including a single-day record of 7 million contracts on May 26Record monthly Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond futures ADV of 783,000 contacts10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV increased 30% to 3.6 million contractsUltra 10-Year Treasury Note futures ADV increased 27% of 1.2 million contractsSingle-day record of 4.8 million contracts on May 26SOFR futures ADV increased 11% to 4.4 million contractsEquity Index ADV increased 21%Micro E-Mini Nasdaq-100 futures ADV increased 47% to 2.2 million contractsE-Mini S&P 500 futures ADV increased 12% to 1.5 million contractsMicro E-Mini S&P 500 futures ADV increased 2% to 1.3 million contractsEnergy ADV increased 3%WTI Crude Oil futures ADV increased 4% to 932,000 contractsMicro WTI Crude Oil futures ADV increased 317% to 272,000 contractsAgricultural ADV increased 16%Corn futures ADV increased 17% to 478,000 contractsSoybean futures ADV increased 10% to 257,000 contractsInternational ADV increased 18% to 10.2 million contracts, with EMEA ADV up 20% to 7.6 million contracts and APAC ADV up 11% to 2.2 million contractsMicro Products ADVMicro E-mini Equity Index futures and options ADV of 3.8 million contracts represented 48% of overall Equity Index ADV, Micro Energy futures accounted for  11% of overall Energy ADV and Micro Metals futures accounted for 55% of overall Metals ADVBrokerTec overall average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 16% to $1.076 trillionU.S. Repo ADNV increased 15% to $406 billionEuropean Repo ADNV increased 18% to €360 billion     Customer average collateral balances to meet performance bond requirements for rolling 3-months ending April 2026 were $151.8 billion for cash collateral and $174 billion for non-cash collateralAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G  View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-may-volume-hits-new-record-of-33-2-million-contracts-up-15-year-over-year-302788424.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group May Volume Hits New Record of 33.2 Million Contracts, Up 15% Year Over Year

CME Group Announces Launch of 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures and Options TradingJune 1, 2026 3:38 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it launched 24/7 trading for Cryptocurrency futures and options. The expanded trading hours, which went live on Friday, May 29, mark a significant milestone in providing global market participants with always-on access to regulated digital asset risk management tools.Over its inaugural weekend, more than 7,200 Cryptocurrency futures and options contracts were traded (~$50 million in notional), demonstrating immediate liquidity and clear demand for transparent, trusted markets. Volume was supported by a healthy ecosystem of retail and institutional firms."By offering continuous liquidity over the weekend, we are meeting client demand and bridging the gap between traditional regulated venues and the 24/7 nature of crypto assets," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group. "Since we introduced our first Bitcoin futures contract in 2017, the ecosystem has evolved in so many ways. Shifting to an always-on model represents the next natural evolution for the marketplace, ensuring CME Group continues to provide the continuous price discovery and trading confidence global investors require.""Crypto is a 24/7 asset class, and this rollout by CME Group marks the first time our users will be able to trade regulated futures contracts at any hour of the day, any day of the week," said JB Mackenzie, VP and GM of Futures and International, Robinhood Markets. "This launch bridges the weekend gap between traditional derivatives and spot markets, giving our customers the continuous flexibility they need to react to market moves in real time.""As an FCM supporting 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading on CME Globex, Ripple Prime is purpose-built for always-on markets," said Noel Kimmel, President of Ripple Prime. "Institutions managing digital asset exposures demand uninterrupted access to regulated crypto derivatives, underpinned by the clearing and financing infrastructure to match. Ripple Prime was built to meet that demand -- around the clock, without exception.""Wedbush has been actively serving clients on a 24/7 basis for over a year," said Bob Fitzsimmons, Executive Vice President, Wedbush Securities Inc. "We continue to expand our service in support of the CME Group launch in weekend crypto trading. Client demand drives the evolution of this marketplace. As a service provider we have adopted and developed technology to meet the requirements of the industry and our clients."Also starting today, Bitcoin Volatility futures are now available to trade 24/7. These first-of-their kind regulated products are designed to help investors manage risk and trade their view on the 30-day implied volatility of bitcoin, without taking a directional price position.For more information, please visit www.cmegroup.com/crypto.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-announces-launch-of-247-cryptocurrency-futures-and-options-trading-302787513.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Announces Launch of 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading

CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy to Present at Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Fintech ConferenceMay 29, 2026 7:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Terry Duffy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Fintech Conference on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).The presentation will be available for livestreaming via CME Group's Investor Relations website. Please allow extra time prior to the presentation to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the online broadcast. An audio webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately 24 hours following the conclusion of the conference.  As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-chairman-and-chief-executive-officer-terry-duffy-to-present-at-piper-sandler-global-exchange-and-fintech-conference-302785111.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy to Present at Piper Sandler Global Exchange and Fintech Conference

CME Group Awards Star Scholarships to Chicago Students Pursuing Four-Year DegreesMay 21, 2026 1:39 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, awarded 25 City Colleges of Chicago graduates with $5,000 scholarships toward their degrees at four-year institutions. CME Group has worked together with the Mayor's office since 2017 to support the Star Scholars program. Since then, CME Group has donated more than $1 million to support graduates who have earned an associates degree at a Chicago City College attain their higher education goals at four-year colleges or universities. The program, which started as the CME Group Mayoral Award for Student Achievement in 1986, has since expanded to provide millions of dollars in financial support to high-achieving Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students to pursue college degrees. "The Star Scholars program is an investment in the talent, determination and future of young people across Chicago," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "Thanks to CME Group's longstanding partnership and commitment to educational opportunity, more students are able to access higher education, achieve their goals and become the next generation of leaders shaping our city. We are proud to continue building pathways to opportunity for Chicago students and families." "We are honored to invest in the Star Scholars program and its commitment to the next generation of talent in Chicago," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. "These scholarships give students the resources to pursue higher education and unlock opportunities–whether in financial services or beyond–that can shape the course of their career and communities.""The Star Scholars program is more than a financial gift, it's shown us time and time again to be a bridge that transforms the lives of our students through education, empowering extraordinary students who earned our Star Scholarship to reach their bachelor's degree and continue a path to upward mobility," said Chancellor Juan Salgado, City Colleges of Chicago. "I'm thankful for this partnership with CME Group because, together, I know we are supporting the next generation of Chicago leaders." Scholarship recipients were selected from more than 391 Star Scholars who were on track to complete their associate degrees in spring 2026 with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Notably, 100% of this year's recipients intend to transfer to one of the 26 Star university partners in fall 2026 to pursue a bachelor's degree. This year's award recipients were recognized by CME Group President and Chief Financial Officer Lynne Fitzpatrick, Deputy Mayor for Education and Youth Khari Humphries, and City Colleges of Chicago's Chancellor Juan Salgado at a celebratory luncheon and education seminar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at CME Group headquarters in Chicago. The Star Scholarship program at City Colleges of Chicago has helped approximately 20,000 CPS and Big Shoulders Fund high school graduates pursue their associate degrees debt-free. During the academic year 2025-2026, more than 1,000 Star Scholars completed their associate degrees, making up over one-fourth of the graduating class of 2026.For more information on the Star Scholarship at City Colleges of Chicago, visit www.ccc.edu/starscholarship.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-awards-star-scholarships-to-chicago-students-pursuing-four-year-degrees-302779318.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Awards Star Scholarships to Chicago Students Pursuing Four-Year Degrees

CME Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of 2026 Annual MeetingMay 14, 2026 3:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2026 annual meeting.At the meeting, shareholders:Elected Terrence A. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin, Harold Ford Jr., Martin J. Gepsman, Daniel G. Kaye, Phyllis M. Lockett, Deborah J. Lucas, Rahael Seifu, William R. Shepard, Howard J. Siegel and Dennis A. Suskind, each for a one-year term expiring in 2027.Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.The official results and voting percentages for each of the foregoing proposals will be disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.In addition, at the meeting, the proposals submitted to the company's Class B shareholders were adjourned. These proposals will be presented at an adjourned meeting to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The link to the virtual meeting will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the meeting, an archived recording will become available at the same site.  Questions regarding the adjourned items and queries for support to vote at the adjourned meeting may be directed to annualmeeting@cmegroup.com.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-inc-announces-preliminary-results-of-2026-annual-meeting-302772803.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of 2026 Annual Meeting

CME Group Declares Quarterly DividendMay 7, 2026 7:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared a second-quarter dividend of $1.30 per share. The dividend is payable June 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 9, 2026.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-declares-quarterly-dividend-302765160.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Declares Quarterly Dividend

CME Group Announces First Trades of New Avalanche and Sui Cryptocurrency Futures between G-20 Group and FalconXMay 6, 2026 3:05 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced its new Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures are now available for trading. First trades were executed as blocks between FalconX and G-20 Group."The early support we've seen for our AVAX and SUI futures contracts signals that clients are actively seeking regulated products to manage price risk and pursue new opportunities across a wider range of crypto instruments," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "By offering these futures in both micro- and larger-sized contracts, we're giving market participants the flexibility and capital efficiencies they need to execute their cryptocurrency investment and hedging strategies with greater precision.""FalconX is pleased to partner with G–20 and CME Group on liquidity for AVAX and SUI futures at launch. Two major trends we see are the growth of broader altcoin indices for crypto exposure and Digital Asset Treasuries' accumulation of assets like AVAX and SUI on behalf of shareholders," said Joshua Lim, Global Co-head of Markets, FalconX. "These new CME Group futures markets are addressing real market demand for hedging and leverage on a wider array of underlying crypto assets.""CME Group sets the standard for regulated, institutionally compliant instruments, and firms like G-20 and FalconX represent exactly the kind of sophisticated counterparties driving these markets at scale," said Jonathan Mathai, Head of Trading, G-20 Group. "Large allocators consistently favor onshore U.S. derivatives when safety and compliance are paramount. From a fiduciary standpoint, CME Group is our venue of choice — and as a CFTC-regulated entity, we welcome both the CME Group's expanding product roadmap and the broader institutional adoption taking hold across our offering."CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week, beginning May 29.For more information on AVAX and SUI futures, as well as the full CME Group Cryptocurrency suite, please visit cmegroup.com/cryptolaunch. As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-announces-first-trades-of-new-avalanche-and-sui-cryptocurrency-futures-between-g-20-group-and-falconx-302764592.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Announces First Trades of New Avalanche and Sui Cryptocurrency Futures between G-20 Group and FalconX

CME Group Launches New Benchmark to Track Overnight Funding CostsMay 6, 2026 11:00 AM
PR Newswire (US) - The U.S. Dollar RepoFunds Rate provides a one-day, risk-free rate based on centrally cleared U.S. repo trades transacted on BrokerTec CHICAGO, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it has launched the U.S. dollar RepoFunds Rate (RFR USD) to provide a robust measure of overnight funding costs in U.S. repo markets.The new benchmark uses data from centrally cleared overnight U.S. repo trades executed on BrokerTec's dealer-to-dealer central limit order book (CLOB) platform, which saw average daily trading volumes of $412 billion in March. RFR USD provides the market with same-day U.S. repo price transparency, with the end-of-day benchmark published at 3:00 p.m. ET, providing an early indicator of market activity, ahead of the T+1 daily publication of SOFR rates."BrokerTec's U.S. repo market is a definitive source of price discovery for U.S. Treasury repo," said Matt Gierke, Global Head of BrokerTec. "This new RFR USD benchmark provides enhanced transparency, enabling precise mark-to-market insights for dealers and improved access to valuation data for the broader marketplace." "Our benchmarks are calculated using data from highly liquid markets to provide transparent, robust and reliable reference rates," says Max Ruscher, Head of Benchmark Services, CME Group. "RFR USD is the latest expansion to the existing suite of RFR products which measure the cost of secured one day funding in the euro, sterling and yen sovereign bond markets and are increasingly used as reference rates in the OTC swap market."Administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration, RFR USD uses a volume-weighted median methodology—the same standard used by the New York Federal Reserve in the calculation of SOFR. It is available via CME Datamine and can be accessed by BrokerTec CLOB clients. The rates are also licensed for use in derived products such as OTC derivatives, structured products and floating rate notes. For more information on CME Group's suite of RepoFunds Rates, visit: https://www.cmegroup.com/market-data/cme-group-benchmark-administration/repofunds-rates.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G  View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-launches-new-benchmark-to-track-overnight-funding-costs-302764084.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group Launches New Benchmark to Track Overnight Funding Costs

CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures ContractsMay 5, 2026 3:05 PM
PR Newswire (US) CHICAGO, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to expand its digital asset suite with the launch of Bitcoin Volatility futures on June 1, pending regulatory review. These first-of-their-kind regulated futures contracts will allow investors to more precisely manage their market and portfolio positions by isolating their volatility risks from price direction."Crypto market participants are seeking regulated products that provide opportunities to gain digital assets exposure when markets move," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "With our new Bitcoin volatility futures, traders will be able to invest or hedge against the future volatility of bitcoin, allowing them to access a critical new layer of risk management."Bitcoin Volatility futures will settle to the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVX), a 30-day forward-looking measure of implied volatility. Rather than tracking price, the index is derived from real-time CME Bitcoin options order books to isolate market expectations. Published every second (7 a.m.–4 p.m. CT), the BVX offers a transparent, responsive underlying for precision volatility trading."As the digital asset complex continues to expand, Bitcoin volatility futures will be an important tool for market participants to better manage portfolio risk by directly trading volatility," said David Schlageter, Manager Director and Head of Derivatives Sales at Morgan Stanley."The launch of Bitcoin Volatility futures contracts by CME Group marks another major step forward in the maturation of bitcoin as an asset suitable for investors of all stripes: from institutions to individuals," said Sui Chung, CEO of CF Benchmarks. "For years, the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR) has served as the benchmark spot price, allowing regulated derivatives, ETFs and ETPs as well as lending markets to flourish. The CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index extended that infrastructure into a new dimension: forward-looking bitcoin volatility. With the launch of these CFTC-regulated futures contracts, we anticipate a similar flourishing of regulated financial products that will enable investors to more precisely harness the unique characteristics of bitcoin and express views on forward-looking sentiment and manage risks that have, until now, been difficult to implement."For more information on Bitcoin Volatility futures, please visit www.cmegroup.com/BVI.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cme-group-to-launch-bitcoin-volatility-futures-contracts-302763135.htmlSOURCE CME Group Original: CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures Contracts

Farmer sentiment declines in April amid input costs and availability concernsMay 5, 2026 9:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer sentiment fell in April as concerns about rising input costs, tighter availability and global instability continued to weigh on the agricultural outlook. The April Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to 121, down from 127 in March. The decline was also driven by a decrease in confidence about current conditions, which dropped by 11 points, while producers' expectations for the future fell 4 points from the March survey and were 28 points below last year's April index. The survey was conducted among 400 farmers across the nation from April 13-17. Only 15% of producers indicated that financial conditions improved in April compared to the same period last year. When looking at the year ahead, 28% of respondents cited expectations of worse financial performance, compared with 25% expecting better financial performance. The Farm Capital Investment Index also fell by 9 points to 44, its lowest level since October 2024, indicating a decline in willingness to make large investments.April's survey also examined the impact of current events on farm income and corn break-even prices in 2026. Approximately two-thirds of respondents expect to reduce their farm's net income in 2026. Among producers who planted corn in 2025, about half expect corn break-even prices to increase by up to 6% in 2026, 14% expect increases of 6% to 9%, and 37% anticipate increases of 10% or more."Producers are still under pressure from high input costs, and this month we observed a slight rise in concerns about fertilizer availability," said Michael Langemeier, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. "Simultaneously, the impact of current events on fertilizer and energy markets increases global uncertainty, adding to the existing difficulties farmers face as they plan for the future."The monthly survey occasionally asks about a farm's competitive standing and its capacity to manage strategic risks. This month's survey included a question on farm competitiveness and cost structure. Approximately 58% of respondents agreed that their operations have lower per-unit fixed costs than their most efficient peers, including 9% who strongly agreed.Farmland value expectations weakened in April, with the Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index declining from 125 to 121 and the Long-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index declining from 159 to 155. Producers identified alternative investments, interest rates and inflation as the primary factors influencing farmland values.Optimism about the direction of the U.S. economy also declined, with 57% of producers indicating the country is headed in the "right direction," down from 65% in March.About the Purdue University Center for Commercial AgricultureThe Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, the center's faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today's business environment.About CME GroupAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.About Purdue UniversityPurdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.Source: Michael Langemeier,

CME Group Reports April 2026 ADV of 25.9 Million ContractsMay 4, 2026 7:30 AM
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CHICAGO, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its April 2026 average daily volume (ADV) reached 25.9 million contracts. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.April 2026 ADV across asset classes includes:Interest Rate ADV of 11.4 million contractsEquity Index ADV of 7.8 million contractsEnergy ADV of 2.9 million contractsAgricultural ADV of 2 million contractsMetals ADV of 926,000 contractsForeign Exchange ADV of 873,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV of 192,000 contracts ($14.8 billion notional)Additional April 2026 product highlights compared to April 2025:Energy ADVMicro WTI Crude Oil futures ADV increased 421% to 410,000 contractsWTI Crude Oil weekly options ADV increased 44% to 33,000 contractsAgricultural ADVRecord KC HRW Wheat futures ADV of 107,000 contractsSoybean Oil futures ADV increased 9% to 240,000 contractsChicago SRW Wheat futures ADV increased 19% to 187,000 contractsMetals ADVMicro Gold futures ADV increased 50% to 436,000 contractsMicro Silver futures ADV increased 264% to 85,000 contractsFX Products ADVRecord daily Japanese Yen futures of 632,000 contracts on April 30Cryptocurrency ADV increased 5%Ether futures ADV increased 33% to 19,000 contractsMicro Products ADVMicro E-mini Equity Index futures and options ADV of 3.5 million contracts represented 46% of overall Equity Index ADV, Micro Energy futures accounted for  15% of overall Energy ADV and Micro Metals futures accounted for 58% of overall Metals ADVBrokerTec overall average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 4% to $1.041 trillionU.S. Repo ADNV increased 3% to $389 billionEuropean Repo ADNV increased 15% to €369 billion    FX Link ADV increased 33% to 56,000 contracts ($4.9 billion notional per leg)Customer average collateral balances to meet performance bond requirements for rolling 3-months ending March 2026 were $149.5 billion for cash collateral and $170.9 billion for non-cash collateralAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G



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CME Group Inc. Reports Record Revenue, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share for Q1 2026April 22, 2026 7:00 AM
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Record revenue of $1.9 billion, up 14%Net income and diluted earnings per share both up 20%CHICAGO, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026.The company reported revenue of $1.9 billion and operating income of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026. Net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.18. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $1.4 billion, net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.36. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the first quarter of 2026 and 2025 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.1          "In a world in which risk has become the new normal, 2026 is off to a record-breaking start as clients around the world turn to CME Group's trusted, regulated markets to hedge across asset classes and in all trading environments," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. "Robust demand for our products drove Q1 average daily volume up 22% to a record 36.2 million contracts, including records in all six asset classes. This exceptional market participation translated directly into record financial performance, with revenue rising 14% and adjusted net income and diluted EPS increasing 20%. Efficiencies provided to our client base also hit a new high in Q1 with over $85 billion in average daily margin savings, and we're very pleased to further extend our FICC cross-margining agreement to end-user clients later this month. Looking ahead, innovation remains central to our growth strategy. We will continue to work closely with our clients as we expand the range of products and services we provide to help them manage risk and pursue opportunities in a rapidly evolving marketplace."1. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial results mentioned to the respective GAAP figures can be found within the Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share charts at the end of the financial statements.First-quarter 2026 average daily volume (ADV) reached a quarterly all-time high of 36.2 million contracts, up 22% from first-quarter 2025. Non-U.S. ADV was a record 11.4 million contracts, up 30% compared with the same period in 2025, including the highest quarterly ADV across all regions, with APAC up 33% and EMEA up 29%.Clearing and transaction fees revenue for first-quarter 2026 totaled a record $1.5 billion. The total average rate per contract was $0.652. Market data revenue totaled a record $224 million for first-quarter 2026.As of March 31, 2026, the company had $2.6 billion in cash (including $200 million deposited with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, which is included in other current assets) and $3.4 billion of debt. The company paid dividends during the first quarter of approximately $2.7 billion and repurchased $536 million in CME Group common shares.CME Group will hold a Q&A conference call to discuss first-quarter 2026 results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today. A live audio webcast of the Q&A call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CME Group's website at investor.cmegroup.com under Events & Presentations. An archived recording will be available for up to two months after the call.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. We want to caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Among the factors that might affect our performance are increasing competition by foreign and domestic entities, including increased competition from new entrants into our markets and consolidation of existing entities; our ability to keep pace with rapid technological developments, including our ability to complete the development, implementation and maintenance of the enhanced functionality required by our customers while maintaining reliability and ensuring that such technology is not vulnerable to security risks; our ability to continue introducing innovative and competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis, including through our electronic trading capabilities, and derive revenues that are commensurate with our efforts and expectations, and our ability to maintain the competitiveness of our existing products and services; our ability to adjust our fixed costs and expenses if our revenues decline; our ability to manage variable costs associated with CME Group's transition to the Google Cloud, and minimize duplicative costs of maintaining both on-premise and Google Cloud environments during the transition; the resilience of our electronic platforms and the soundness of our business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including in the event of cyberattacks and cyberterrorism or as impacted by a failure of or disruption at one of our suppliers; our ability to maintain existing customers at substantially similar trading levels, develop strategic relationships and attract new customers; our ability to expand and globally offer our products and services; changes in regulations, including the impact of any changes in laws or government policies with respect to our products or services or our industry, such as any changes to regulations and policies that require increased financial and operational resources from us or our customers, as well as the impact of tariffs and tax policy changes, restrictions on our ability to offer CME Group products and services in specific geographies or to specific customers or limitations or changes in underlying/physical product flows across geographies; the costs associated with protecting our intellectual property rights and our ability to operate our business without violating the intellectual property rights of others; decreases in revenue from our market data as a result of decreased demand or changes to regulations in various jurisdictions; changes in our rate per contract due to shifts in the mix of the products traded, the trading venue and the mix of customers (whether the customer receives member or non-member fees or participates in one of our various incentive programs) and the impact of our tiered pricing structure; the ability of our credit and liquidity risk management practices to adequately protect us from the credit risks of clearing firms and other counterparties, and to satisfy the margin and liquidity requirements associated with the BrokerTec matched principal business; the ability of our compliance and risk management programs to effectively monitor and manage our risks, including our ability to prevent errors and misconduct and protect our infrastructure against security breaches and misappropriation of our intellectual property assets; our dependence on third-party providers and exposure to risk from third parties, including risks related to the performance, reliability and security of technology used by, or facilities provided by, our third-party providers and third-party providers that our clients and third-parties rely on; our reliance on third-party distribution partners, including independent software vendors, futures commission merchants, introducing brokers, broker-dealers, regulatory reporting and data distributors and platform operators, and other partners, for facilitating trading and for market data information, and potential impacts from changes in their business models and priorities; volatility in commodity, equity and fixed income prices, and price volatility of financial benchmarks and instruments such as interest rates, equity indices, fixed income instruments and foreign exchange rates; economic, social, political and market conditions, including new and existing geopolitical tensions or conflicts, the volatility of the capital and credit markets and the impact of economic conditions on the trading activity of our current and potential customers; our ability to accommodate increases in contract volume and market data and order transaction traffic across the entire trade cycle and the ability to implement enhancements meeting our regulatory obligations and customer needs without failure or degradation of the performance of our trading and clearing systems; our ability to execute our growth strategy and maintain our growth effectively; our ability to manage the risks, control the costs and achieve the synergies associated with our strategy for acquisitions, investments, alliances, strategic partnerships and joint ventures; variances in earnings on cash accounts and collateral that our clearing house holds; impact of CME Group pricing/fee level and structure and incentive changes; impact of aggregation services and internalization on trade flow and volumes; any negative financial impacts from changes to the terms of intellectual property and index rights; our ability to continue to generate funds and/or manage our indebtedness to allow us to continue to invest in our business; industry, channel partner and customer consolidation and/or concentration; decreases in trading and clearing activity; the imposition of a transaction tax or user fee on futures and options transactions and/or repeal of the 60/40 tax treatment of such transactions; increases in effective tax rates, borrowing costs, or changes in tax policy; our ability to maintain our brand and reputation; and the unfavorable resolution of material legal proceedings. For a detailed discussion and additional information concerning these and other factors that might affect our performance, see our other recent periodic filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 26, 2026, under the caption "Risk Factors".CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Balance Sheets(in millions)


March 31, 2026
December 31, 2025ASSETS



Current Assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$                 2,391.2
$                 4,416.9Marketable securities
124.2
125.0Accounts receivable, net of allowance
935.5
639.2Other current assets (includes $6.4 and $6.5 in restricted cash)
515.0
522.1Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions
165,035.3
159,656.1Total current assets
169,001.2
165,359.3Property, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
355.4
362.7Intangible assets—trading products
17,175.3
17,175.3Intangible assets—other, net
2,550.8
2,610.7Goodwill
10,506.0
10,514.7Other assets
2,404.8
2,401.5Total Assets
$             201,993.5
$             198,424.2LIABILITIES AND EQUITY



Current Liabilities:



Accounts payable
$                      75.4
$                      71.8Other current liabilities
887.1
568.8Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions
165,035.3
159,656.1Total current liabilities
165,997.8
160,296.7Long-term debt
3,423.2
3,422.3Deferred income tax liabilities, net
5,221.1
5,242.2Other liabilities
733.2
734.8Total Liabilities
175,375.3
169,696.0Total CME Group Shareholders' Equity
26,618.2
28,728.2Total Liabilities and Equity
$             201,993.5
$             198,424.2CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Statements of Income(dollars in millions, except per share amounts; shares in thousands)


Quarter Ended March 31,


2026
2025
Revenues




Clearing and transaction fees
$  1,542.6
$  1,337.3
Market data and information services
224.1
194.5
Other
113.4
110.5
Total Revenues
1,880.1
1,642.3
Expenses




Compensation and benefits
223.0
206.7
Technology
76.6
65.7
Professional fees and outside services
28.2
28.5
Amortization of purchased intangibles
56.1
55.2
Depreciation and amortization
27.2
27.3
Licensing and other fee agreements
106.8
96.6
Other
52.5
54.3
Total Expenses
570.4
534.3
Operating Income
1,309.7
1,108.0
Non-Operating Income (Expense)




Investment income
1,389.3
892.7
Interest and other borrowing costs
(43.6)
(41.7)
Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
102.4
88.2
Other non-operating income (expense)
(1,246.9)
(802.4)
Total Non-Operating Income (Expense)
201.2
136.8
Income before Income Taxes
1,510.9
1,244.8
Income tax provision
356.6
288.6
Net Income
$  1,154.3
$     956.2






Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group - Basic(1)
$  1,168.0
$     944.2






Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group - Diluted(1)
$  1,154.3
$     944.2






Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group:




Basic
$       3.25
$       2.63
Diluted
3.18
2.62
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares:




Basic
359,318
359,613
Diluted(2)
363,208
360,227
1. The difference between Net Income and Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group - Basic and Diluted is the result of the distribution of earnings allocated to preferred shares.2. Preferred shares of 4,584,000 were all converted on March 5, 2026 to Class A Common stock and are included in the Diluted shares for the first quarter of 2026. CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesReconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income(dollars in millions)






Quarter Ended March 31,

2026
2025Total Revenues
$  1,880.1
$  1,642.3




Adjusted Total Revenues
$  1,880.1
$  1,642.3




Total Expenses
$     570.4
$     534.3Restructuring and severance
(4.0)
(1.1)Deferred compensation(1)
0.8
2.2Amortization of purchased intangibles
(56.1)
(55.2)Strategic transaction-related (costs) credits
(0.6)
—Real estate-related (costs) credits
(0.7)
—Foreign exchange transaction gains (losses)
0.9
(2.3)Litigation matters or settlements
1.0
(3.3)Adjusted Total Expenses
$     511.7
$     474.6




Operating Income
$  1,309.7
$  1,108.0




Adjusted Operating Income
$  1,368.4
$  1,167.71. Includes $0.8 million for a change in our non-qualified deferred compensation liability in the first quarter of 2026. This impact does not affect net income and adjusted net income, because the compensation and benefits change has an equal and offsetting change in investment income.CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesReconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Common Share(dollars in millions, except per share amounts; shares in thousands)






Quarter Ended March 31,

2026
2025Net Income
$  1,154.3
$     956.2Restructuring and severance
4.0
1.1Amortization of purchased intangibles(1)
60.1
68.2Strategic transaction-related costs (credits)(2)
0.1
—Real estate-related costs (credits)
0.7
—Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses
(0.9)
2.3Unrealized and realized (gains) losses on investments
22.9
6.5Litigation matters or settlements
(1.0)
3.3Income tax effect related to above
(21.0)
(16.1)Other income tax items
0.9
(1.6)Adjusted Net Income
$  1,220.1
$  1,019.9




Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group -
Basic(3)
$  1,233.2
$  1,007.1




Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group -
Diluted(3)
$  1,220.1
$  1,007.1




Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group:


     Basic
$       3.25
$       2.63     Diluted
3.18
2.62




Adjusted Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group:



     Basic
$       3.43
$       2.80     Diluted
3.36
2.80




Weighted Average Number of Common Shares:



     Basic
359,318
359,613     Diluted(4)
363,208
360,2271. Includes $2.6 million of amortization of purchased intangibles at S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and $1.4 million of amortization of purchased intangibles at FanDuel Prediction Markets Holdings LLC in the first quarter of 2026. This is reported in Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries on the Consolidated Statements of Income.2. The values shown above may differ from what is shown in the Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income as that schedule does not include adjustment items or portions of items included in non-operating results.3. The difference between Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group - Basic and Diluted is the result of the distribution of earnings allocated to preferred shares.4. Preferred shares of 4,584,000 were all converted on March 5, 2026 to Class A Common stock and are included in the Diluted shares for the first quarter of 2026. CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesQuarterly Operating Statistics


1Q 2025
2Q 2025
3Q 2025
4Q 2025
1Q 2026Trading Days
61
62
64
64
61Quarterly Average Daily Volume (ADV)(1)CME Group ADV (in thousands)
Product Line
1Q 2025
2Q 2025
3Q 2025
4Q 2025
1Q 2026Interest rates
15,029
15,472
13,378
13,010
18,674Equity indexes
7,997
7,661
6,278
7,738
8,655Foreign exchange
1,149
1,096
834
853
1,193Energy
2,903
3,082
2,295
2,523
3,985Agricultural commodities
1,958
1,964
1,712
1,787
2,042Metals
732
943
825
1,441
1,682Total
29,768
30,217
25,322
27,353
36,231Venue









CME Globex
27,732
28,097
23,418
25,542
33,633Open outcry
881
993
989
816
1,241Privately negotiated
1,154
1,127
915
995
1,357Total
29,768
30,217
25,322
27,353
36,231Quarterly Average Rate Per Contract (RPC)(1)CME Group RPC
Product Line
1Q 2025
2Q 2025
3Q 2025
4Q 2025
1Q 2026Interest rates
$          0.476
$          0.481
$          0.487
$          0.486
$          0.457Equity indexes
0.624
0.635
0.652
0.611
0.597Foreign exchange
0.762
0.772
0.841
0.847
0.780Energy
1.222
1.138
1.214
1.245
1.084Agricultural commodities
1.376
1.435
1.423
1.427
1.344Metals
1.588
1.456
1.505
1.295
1.153Average RPC
$          0.686
$          0.690
$          0.702
$          0.707
$          0.6521. ADV and RPC includes futures and options on futures only.CME-G



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ESMA Recognizes CME Group Benchmark Administration as a Third-Country Benchmark AdministratorApril 16, 2026 7:00 AM
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LONDON and CHICAGO, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recognized CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited (CBA) as a third-country benchmark administrator under the EU Benchmarks Regulation (EU BMR).ESMA's decision was made in response to the significant usage of CME Term SOFR Reference Rates by market participants in Europe. The decision provides certainty for clients subject to EU BMR."This recognition underscores the significant role played by CME Term SOFR for European institutions managing USD interest rate exposure," said Max Ruscher, Global Head of Benchmark Administration at CME Group. "Most importantly, it ensures European institutions can continue to use the benchmark without disruption, reinforcing our commitment to delivering transparent and reliable reference rates that clients depend upon." CME Term SOFR Reference Rates are the global benchmark for commercial U.S. dollar lending. It is the first and only benchmark to be formally endorsed by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC). In 2025, the rates were referenced in over €100B of OTC derivatives traded by European participants and $1.3T globally.* They are referenced in $11T of active commercial loans.**For more information about CME Term SOFR Reference Rates visit www.cmegroup.com/termsofr * Source: SBSDRView from Clarus.
**Source: Refinitiv Deals Screener.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G 



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CME Group to Expand Equity Index Dividend Suite with New Mid-Curve Options and Quarterly FuturesApril 15, 2026 9:05 AM
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CHICAGO, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to expand its Equity Index Dividend suite on May 11, with the addition of Mid-curve options on S&P 500 Annual Dividend Index futures, alongside Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 Quarterly Dividend Index futures, pending regulatory review."Amid shifting interest rates and economic uncertainty, managing dividend exposure has become a strategic necessity for investors," said Joe Hickey, Global Head of Equity Products at CME Group. "Trading in our dividend products has increased more than 50% year-over-year. To meet this increased demand, we are launching these new Mid-curve options on S&P 500 Annual Index futures and Quarterly Dividend futures on the Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 to provide clients with additional, and even more precise tools to mitigate index-specific risk and hedge around critical dividend events."These new products are the latest addition to CME Group's deeply liquid Equity Index Dividend suite, which includes: Options on S&P 500 Annual Dividend futures; S&P 500 Annual and Quarterly Dividend Index futures; Nasdaq-100 Annual Dividend Index futures; and Russell 2000 Annual Dividend Index futures. Year-to-date trading highlights include:Dividend futures and options open interest of 860,000 contracts, up 27% year-over-year.S&P 500 Quarterly Dividend Index futures average daily volume (ADV) up 21% year-over-year.Options on S&P Annual Dividend Index futures ADV of 3,900 contracts, up 80% year-over-year.These products will be listed on and subject to the rules of CME. For more information, please visit cmegroup.com/dividends.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G 



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CME Group International Average Daily Volume Reaches Record 11.4 Million Contracts in Q1 2026, Up 30% from 2025April 8, 2026 3:00 AM
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All-time high ADV for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LatAm) and CanadaFor the first time ever, quarterly international ADV for interest rate, metals, energy, agricultural products, equity index and FX all reached record levelsLONDON and SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 11.4 million contracts in Q1 2026, up 30% over Q1 2025.Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this strong performance was driven by record interest rate ADV of 5.7 million contracts, up 30% year-over-year. For the first time, all-time quarterly records also were reached across metals up 116%, energy up 62%, agricultural products up 16%, equity index up 11% and FX up 1%."This surge in trading activity demonstrates how our global client base is turning to CME Group to manage risk in real time, through our benchmark products and on a regulated marketplace," said Julie Winkler, Senior Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer, CME Group. "In this risk-always-on environment, our deeply liquid markets are critical for helping clients hedge their exposure and pursue opportunities across all asset classes and time zones."In Q1 2026, EMEA ADV hit a record 8.4 million contracts, up 29% from Q1 2025. The region saw ADV records across all asset classes, with metals up 75%, energy up 53%, interest rate up 31%, equity index up 17%, agricultural products up 13% and FX up 1%.APAC ADV grew to an all-time high of 2.6 million contracts in Q1 2026, up 33% year-on-year.  This was driven by new ADV records in metals up 204%, energy up 101%, interest rate up 26% and agricultural products up 22%.LatAm ADV reached a record 224,000 contracts in Q1 2026, up 21% from Q1 2025. Canada ADV also achieved a record 219,000 contracts in Q1 2026, up 12% year-on-year.Globally, CME Group reported a record ADV of 36.2 million contracts in Q1 2026, up 22% over Q1 2025. Additionally, for the first time ever, quarterly volumes reached record levels across interest rate, energy, metals, equity index, agriculture and foreign exchange products.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  CME-G



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Farmer sentiment improves despite rising input cost concernsApril 7, 2026 9:30 AM
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer sentiment improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 127, up from 116 in February. The improvement was driven by a notable increase in producers' expectations for the future, with the Future Expectations Index climbing 14 points and the Current Conditions Index rising 6 points. Despite the improvement, producers' outlooks remain more cautious than a year ago, with the Future Expectations Index still below the March 2025 levels. The survey was conducted March 16-20. Producers reported mixed financial conditions in March, with 18% indicating their operations were better off than a year ago. Expectations for the year ahead continue to be cautiously optimistic, with 20% of respondents anticipating improved financial performance, compared with 18% expecting worse financial performance over the next 12 months. The Farm Capital Investment Index edged up 3 points to 53, but plans to expand machinery purchases remain limited, with only 4% of producers planning increases."While producers are feeling more optimistic about the future, there's still a noticeable gap between short-term challenges and long-term confidence," said Michael Langemeier, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. "Longer-term optimism is supported by stronger expectations for farmland values and the broader economy, though livestock producers remain notably more optimistic than crop producers."This month's survey also examined producer expectations for inflation and interest rates. Approximately 39% of respondents stated that they expect inflation for consumers to exceed 3%. When asked whether the U.S. prime interest rate would be lower, about the same or higher 12 months from now, 34% of producers anticipate lower interest rates, while 16% said they expect rates to be higher.The March survey also included questions about leasing farmland for solar energy production. Twelve percent of producers reported discussing a solar lease within the past six months. Reported lease rates varied widely, with roughly 21% exceeding $1,500 per acre. More than half of respondents (56%) said contract offers included an escalator clause, most commonly in the 2% to 3% annual range. Overall, 5% of respondents indicated that they or one of their landowners had signed a solar lease.Farmland value expectations strengthened in March, with the Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index rising from 123 to 125 and the long-term index increasing from 150 to 159. Producers pointed to alternative investments, net farm income and interest rates as the primary factors influencing farmland values.Optimism about the direction of the U.S. economy improved in March, with 65% of producers indicating the country is headed in the "right direction," compared to 59% in February.About the Purdue University Center for Commercial AgricultureThe Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, the center's faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today's business environment.About CME GroupAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.About Purdue UniversityPurdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.Source: Michael Langemeier,

CME Group to Continue Expansion of Regulated Crypto Suite with Launch of Avalanche and Sui FuturesApril 7, 2026 8:40 AM
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CHICAGO, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to expand its leading suite of regulated Cryptocurrency derivatives with the launch of Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures on May 4, pending regulatory review.Market participants will have the choice to trade both micro-sized and larger-sized contracts:AVAX futures (5,000 AVAX) and Micro AVAX futures (500 AVAX)SUI futures (50,000 SUI) and Micro SUI futures (5,000 SUI)"Our new micro- and larger-sized Avalanche and Sui futures will provide clients with greater choice, enhanced flexibility and more capital efficiencies across our deeply liquid, regulated Crypto derivatives complex," said Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products. "We continue to see strong volumes as market participants turn to our markets to manage risk and pursue opportunities, with March average daily volume up 19% year-over-year and nearly $8 billion in average notional value traded daily." "CME Group's continued expansion of its Cryptocurrency derivatives suite reflects the growing demand for regulated, institutionally-sound products in this asset class." said Justin Young, CEO and Co-founder of Volatility Shares. "As one of the world's largest traders of crypto futures, Volatility Shares has long believed that a deeper, more accessible marketplace benefits all participants – from institutional hedgers to individual investors. We are proud to support this next chapter of market evolution."''With sustained and increasing interest in digital assets, we welcome the continued rollout of additional derivatives tailored to high-growth crypto assets," said Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US. "These new contracts further broaden access for our global customers, allowing them to participate in evolving markets with greater flexibility and improved capital efficiency''Avalanche and Sui futures will join the company's rapidly expanding Cryptocurrency derivatives offerings, including recently launched Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures contracts. Additionally, beginning May 29, CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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CME Group Reaches All-Time Record Monthly and Quarterly Average Daily VolumeApril 2, 2026 7:30 AM
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Record monthly ADV of 41.1 million contracts in MarchRecord quarterly ADV of 36.2 million contracts in Q1Record quarterly ADV across interest rate, energy, metals, equity index, agriculture and foreign exchange productsRecord quarterly ADV in U.S. Treasury and SOFR complexesCHICAGO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its average daily volume (ADV) reached a monthly record of 41.1 million contracts in March, up 33% year-over-year, and a quarterly record of 36.2 million contracts in Q1, up 22% year-over-year. Additionally, for the first time ever, quarterly volumes reached record levels across interest rate, energy, metals, equity index, agriculture and foreign exchange products. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume."Credible markets are more critical than ever as investors at every level seek to manage risk in an increasingly uncertain environment," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. "The all-time record volumes we achieved in Q1, and throughout March, attest to the value our clients find in the deep liquidity, unmatched efficiencies, and price transparency CME Group provides across asset classes."March 2026 monthly highlights across asset classes include:Interest Rate ADV increased 42% to 20.8 million contractsRecord SOFR futures and options ADV of 9.4 million contractsRecord U.S. Treasury options ADV of 2.4 million contracts 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV increased 21% to 2.9 million contracts5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV increased 29% to 2 million contracts2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV increased 69% to 1.5 million contracts30-Day Fed Funds futures ADV increased 18% to 560,000 contractsEnergy ADV increased 91% to a record 5.1 million contractsRecord WTI Crude Oil futures ADV of 2 million contractsRecord Micro WTI Crude Oil futures ADV of 655,000 contractsRecord RBOB Gasoline futures ADV of 349,000 contractsRecord NY Heating Oil futures ADV of 296,000 contractsMetals ADV increased 86% to a record 1.4 million contractsMicro Gold futures ADV increased 291% to 535,000 contractsMicro Silver futures ADV increased 720% to 131,000 contractsEquity Index ADV increased 5% to a record 10.1 million contractsRecord E-mini S&P 500 futures ADV of 2.2 million contractsMicro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures ADV increased 3% to 2.3 million contractsAgricultural ADV increased 19% to 2.2 million contractsSoybean futures ADV increased 33% to 323,000 contractsSoybean Oil futures ADV increased 85% to 273,000 contractsChicago SRW Wheat futures ADV increased 30% to 169,000 contractsForeign Exchange ADV increased 18% to a record 1.6 million contractsRecord Australian Dollar futures ADV of 207,000 contractsEuro FX futures ADV increased 17% to 393,000 contractsBritish Pound futures ADV increased 39% to 185,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV increased 19% to 210,000 contracts ($7.98 billion notional)Ether futures ADV increased 53% to 19,000 contractsMicro Bitcoin futures ADV increased 6% to 77,000 contractsInternational ADV increased 43% to a record 13.3 million contracts, with record EMEA ADV of 9.6 million contracts and record APAC ADV of 3.2 million contractsMicro Products ADVMicro E-mini Equity Index futures and options ADV of 4.7 million contracts represented 46% of overall Equity Index ADV, Micro Energy futures accounted for 13% of overall Energy ADV and Micro Metals futures accounted for 60% of overall Metals ADVBrokerTec overall average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 22% to a record $1.151 trillion in MarchBrokerTec U.S. Repo ADNV increased 17% to a record $412 billionEuropean Repo ADNV increased 15% to €389 billionU.S. Treasury ADNV increased 13% to $135 billionEBS Spot FX ADNV increased 13% to $86 billion and FX Link ADV increased 42% to 59,000 contracts ($6.3 billion notional per leg)Customer average collateral balances to meet performance bond requirements for rolling 3-months ending February 2026 were $147.8 billion for cash collateral and $167.1 billion for non-cash collateralQ1 2026 quarterly highlights across asset classes include:Interest Rate ADV increased 24% to a record 18.7 million contractsRecord U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV of 10.6 million contractsRecord SOFR futures and options ADV of 7.5 million contractsRecord 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 2.9 million contractsRecord 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 2.2 million contractsRecord 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 1.4 million contractsEnergy ADV increased 37% to a record 4 million contractsRecord Henry Hub Natural Gas futures ADV of 752,000 contractsRecord WTI Crude Oil options ADV of 320,000 contractsWTI Crude Oil futures ADV increased 70% to 1.7 million contractsMetals ADV increased 127% to a record 1.7 million contractsRecord Micro Gold futures ADV of 714,000 contractsRecord Micro Silver futures ADV of 263,000 contractsGold futures ADV increased 20% to 282,000 contractsEquity Index ADV increased 8% to a record 8.7 million contractsRecord Micro E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures ADV of 2.1 million contractsRecord Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures ADV of 1.5 million contractsE-Mini Russell 2000 futures ADV increased 25% to 254,000 contractsAgricultural ADV increased 4% to a record 2 million contractsRecord Soybean Oil futures ADV of 243,000 contractsSoybean futures ADV increased 16% to 335,000 contractsChicago SRW Wheat futures ADV increased 17% to 170,000 contractsForeign Exchange ADV increased 4% to a record 1.2 million contractsRecord Australian Dollar futures ADV of 154,000 contractsJapanese Yen futures ADV increased 2% to 198,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV increased 57% to 310,000 contracts ($9.3 billion notional)Micro Ether futures ADV increased 29% to 98,000 contractsMicro Bitcoin futures ADV increased 8% to 83,000 contracts  Ether futures ADV increased 62% to 21,000 contractsAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G



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CME Group Inc. Announces First-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference CallMarch 11, 2026 3:00 PM
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CHICAGO, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. will announce earnings for the first quarter of 2026 before the markets open on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Written highlights for the quarter will be posted on the company's website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time, the same time it provides its earnings press release. The company will also hold an investor conference call that day at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, at which time company executives will take analysts' questions. A live audio Webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the conference call, an archived recording will be available at the same site. Those wishing to listen to the live conference via telephone should dial 877-918-3040 if calling from within the United States, or +1 312-470-7282 if calling from outside the United States, at least 10 minutes before the call begins. The participant passcode for both telephone numbers is 1944793.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G



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CME Group Energy Complex Reaches All-Time Daily Volume Record of 8.3 Million ContractsMarch 9, 2026 8:41 AM
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CHICAGO, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its energy complex reached a new single-day volume record of 8.3 million contracts on March 6, surpassing the previous daily record of 7.9 million contracts set on March 3, 2026."As geopolitical shifts drive uncertainty throughout the global energy sector, market participants are turning to CME Group to manage their risk," said Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy Products at CME Group. "In these volatile market conditions, clients continue to rely on our liquid markets and benchmark products to discover prices, hedge and adjust exposure within their portfolios."Other highlights across the energy complex on March 6 include:Record energy options volume of 1.43 million contractsRecord crude oil complex volume of 5.73 million contractsRecord Micro Crude Oil futures volume of 748,729 contractsIn addition, CME Group Refined Products, led by RBOB Gasoline and New York Harbor Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) futures and options, reached a new single-day record of 1.25 million contracts traded on March 3, 2026. Notably, all five of the top-performing volume days for the complex occurred during the past week, resulting in a five-day average volume of 1.09 million contracts.For more information on CME Group energy products, please visit here.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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CME Group Announces First Trades for South Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarkets) FuturesMarch 8, 2026 10:00 PM
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CHICAGO and SINGAPORE, March 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced a total of 100 contracts of the South Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarkets) futures traded as a block between Avere Commodities and Olam Agri, brokered by ICAP, on March 5, 2026. CME Group launched its four new South Asia edible oil futures contracts, which are available for trading, on March 2, 2026."We're pleased to see early industry support for our new South Asia edible oils futures contracts," said John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products, CME Group. "The addition of these contracts provides South Asian market participants with enhanced price discovery and risk management capabilities and will further support their investment and hedging strategies." "At Avere, our traders and management team are always exploring new products and expanding the markets in which we participate," said Preston MacKenzie, Senior Trader, Vegetable Oils, Avere Commodities. "CME Group's exchange-cleared products that represent cash markets are great tools to add to our portfolio.""Being the largest shippers of vegetable oils to India, we embrace the addition of another tool to optimize our hedging strategies," said Rix Hufman, Senior Tropical Oils Trader at Olam Agri."We're proud to be the first firm to broker this new product," said James Mckay, Co-Head, APAC Ags, Softs & Biofuels at ICAP. "It's an important first step in developing new and innovative ways for our customers to manage their risk in these volatile and ever-changing markets.""As these new soybean and palm oil futures contracts take off, IVPA is proud to be part of a historical innovation that makes effective risk management possible for the Indian vegetable oils industry," said Sudhakar Desai, President of the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA). "We envision these becoming the global benchmarks that other major destinations adopt for buying and selling CIF India contracts."The four new cash-settled products launched on March 2, 2026 include two outright contracts and two spread contracts that are based on the Fastmarkets Soyoil CFR India and Crude Palm Oil CFR West Coast India assessments:South Asia Soybean Oil (Fastmarkets) FuturesSouth Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarket) FuturesSouth Asia Soybean Oil (Fastmarkets) vs. CBOT Soybean Oil FuturesSouth Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarkets) vs. USD Malaysian Crude Palm Oil FuturesFor more information on these products, please visit http://www.cmegroup.com/south-asia.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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Farmer sentiment rebounds, but future expectations continue to slideMarch 3, 2026 9:30 AM
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer sentiment improved modestly in February, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose by 3 points from January to a reading of 116. The increase was driven by a stronger assessment of current conditions; the Current Conditions Index climbed 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index slipped by 1 point and fell to its lowest level since September 2024, standing 45 points below its February 2025 reading. Although concerns about agricultural exports moderated somewhat compared to January, they remain elevated relative to December. The survey was conducted Feb. 2-6. "Although producers reported stronger current conditions in February, the overall survey sentiment suggests farmers are carefully weighing short-term stability against longer-term uncertainty," said Michael Langemeier, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. "Many operations are still feeling financial pressure compared to a year ago, which is evident in their cautious investment strategies and a more reserved outlook for the coming year."Approximately 44% of respondents said their farm operations were worse off in February than a year earlier. Looking ahead, producers remained cautious about their financial outlook, with 29% expecting their farm's financial performance to worsen over the next 12 months, compared to 18% who anticipated an improvement. The Farm Capital Investment Index edged up 3 points to 50, but investment plans remain subdued, as just 7% of respondents reported plans to increase farm machinery purchases in the coming year.Since 2016, the February barometer survey has included questions about producers' long-term growth plans. This year, approximately 15% of respondents said they plan to reduce the size of their operation, while 34% reported no plans to grow. By contrast, 51% indicated they expect to expand their farms over the next five years, including 14% who plan to increase their operation's size by 10% or more. The survey also found that 36% of producers plan to bring another family member into the business during the next five years, signaling a continued emphasis on expansion and succession planning despite ongoing financial concerns.Producers' outlook for U.S. agricultural exports improved slightly from January but remained more pessimistic than at the end of 2025. In February, 14% of respondents said they expect U.S. agricultural exports to decline over the next five years, down from 16% in January but still notably higher than the 5% who expressed that view in December. Producers remained optimistic about short-term farmland values in February, while their outlook for long-run land values continued to soften. The Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index rose from 117 to 123. In contrast, the Long-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index, which reached a record high of 166 in December, declined to 152 in January and 150 in February. Respondents identified alternative investments, net farm income and interest rates as the three most influential factors shaping farmland values.The February survey also asked producers how they plan to use payments from the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, announced in late December. Nearly half (47%) said they intend to use the funds to pay down debt, while 27% plan to strengthen working capital. The remaining respondents indicated the payments would be used for family living expenses (12%) or to invest in farm machinery (14%).Producers' views on the broader direction of the U.S. economy weakened slightly for the second consecutive month; the percentage who indicated the U.S. is headed in the "right direction" declined from 62% in January to 59% in February.About the Purdue University Center for Commercial AgricultureThe Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, the center's faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today's business environment.About CME GroupAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.About Purdue UniversityPurdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.Source: Michael Langemeier,

CME Group Reaches New Open Interest and Volume Records in Dairy Futures and OptionsMarch 3, 2026 11:30 AM
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CHICAGO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Dairy futures and options products set a new open interest (OI) record of 403,113 contracts on February 27. In addition, Dairy futures and options reached a new record monthly average daily volume (ADV) of 11,234 contracts in February. The previous ADV record was 9,514 contracts in September 2025. "Tightening nonfat dry milk and butter inventories along with strong demand for whey protein have led clients to turn to CME Group in record numbers to manage their risk," said John Ricci, CME Group Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products. "Our commitment to our clients centers on providing a range of precise hedging tools to help them navigate all market environments."Other records achieved across the company's Dairy products included:Class IV Milk futures and options traded a record monthly ADV of 1,443 contractsCash-Settled Cheese futures and options reached a record OI of 90,378 on February 26 and monthly ADV of 2,985 contractsFor more information on CME Group Dairy futures and options, please visit here.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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CME Group Sets New Monthly ADV Record of 37.6 Million Contracts in February, Up 14% Year Over YearMarch 3, 2026 7:30 AM
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Record ADV in interest rate products, including U.S. Treasury futures and optionsRecord ADV in agricultural productsRecord international ADV of 11.6 million contractsCHICAGO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its average daily volume (ADV) reached a new monthly record of 37.6 million contracts in February, an increase of 14% year-over-year. The company's previous monthly ADV record was set in April 2025 with 35.9 million contracts. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.February 2026 ADV across asset classes includes:Interest Rate ADV of 21.3 million contractsEquity Index ADV of 8.4 million contractsEnergy ADV of 3.2 million contractsAgricultural ADV of 2.3 million contractsMetals ADV of 1.5 million contractsForeign Exchange ADV of 946,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV of 322,000 contracts ($9.3 billion notional)Additional February 2026 product highlights compared to February 2025:Interest Rate ADV increased 11%Record U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV of 13.7 million contractsRecord 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 3.7 million contractsRecord 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 3.2 million contractsRecord 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 1.9 million contractsRecord 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note options ADV of 1.4 million contractsSOFR futures and options ADV increased 25% to 7.1 million contracts30 Day Fed Funds futures ADV increased 24% to 512,000 contractsEquity Index ADV increased 16%Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures ADV increased 37% to 2.2 million contractsMicro E-mini S&P 500 futures ADV increased 28% to 1.4 million contractsEnergy ADV increased 12%WTI Crude Oil futures ADV increased 35% to 1.1 million contractsNY Heating Oil futures ADV increased 14% to 228,000 contractsAgricultural ADV increased 11%Record Soybean futures ADV of 444,000 contractsRecord Soybean Oil futures ADV of 278,000 contractsRecord Soybean Meal futures ADV of 226,000 contractsRecord Chicago SRW Wheat futures ADV of 213,000 contractsMetals ADV increased 88%Micro Gold futures ADV increased 290% to 573,000 contractsMicro Silver futures ADV increased 865% to 205,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV increased 45%Micro Ether futures ADV increased 22% to 115,000 contractsMicro Bitcoin futures ADV increased 31% to 100,000 contractsEther futures ADV increased 65% to 24,000 contractsMicro Products ADVMicro E-mini Equity Index futures and options ADV of 4 million contracts represented 47.3% of overall Equity Index ADV and Micro WTI Crude Oil futures accounted for 2.7% of overall Energy ADVRecord International ADV of 11.6 million contracts, with record EMEA ADV of 8.7 million contracts and APAC ADV up 16% to 2.4 million contractsBrokerTec overall average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 16% to a record $1.042 trillion in FebruaryU.S. Repo ADNV increased 18% to $383 billionEuropean Repo ADNV increased 11% to €369 billionCustomer average collateral balances to meet performance bond requirements for rolling 3-months ending January 2026 were $141.2 billion for cash collateral and $164.4 billion for non-cash collateralAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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CME Group Global Head of Commodities to Present at 2026 Raymond James Annual Institutional Investors ConferenceFebruary 25, 2026 4:23 PM
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CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Derek Sammann, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Commodities, will present at the 47th annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (Eastern Time).The presentation will be available for livestreaming via CME Group's Investor Relations website. Please allow extra time prior to the presentation to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the online broadcast. An audio webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately 24 hours following the conclusion of the conference.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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CME Group U.S. Treasury Open Interest Surges to Record High of 36.3 Million ContractsFebruary 24, 2026 5:17 PM
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Additional OI records in 2-, 5-, 10-, and 30-year productsCHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that open interest (OI) in its deeply liquid U.S. Treasury futures and options set a new record of 36,328,151 contracts on February 19. The company's previous OI record hit in November 2025 with 35,120,066 contracts."With open interest surpassing 36 million contracts, clients are continuing to turn to our U.S. Treasury markets in record numbers as uncertainty grows around monetary policy, government spending and other inflationary pressures," said Agha Mirza, CME Group Global Head of Rates and OTC Products. "By combining record liquidity on CME Globex with over $25 billion in daily margin savings, our interest rate complex offers the unparalleled execution and capital efficiencies that clients need in this volatile environment."Additional OI records across the yield curve include:Record 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures and options OI of 5.8 million contractsRecord 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures OI of 7.9 million contractsRecord 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures and options OI of 12.6 million contractsRecord 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond futures and options OI of 3.6 million contractsRecord 2,100 U.S. Treasury futures large open interest holders (LOIH), as noted in the CFTC's February 10 Commitment of Traders reportCME Group is the world's leading interest rate market, offering futures and options for a broad range of benchmark products, including U.S. Treasuries, SOFR, Fed Funds, TBAs, credit and more. Its U.S. Treasury and SOFR contracts trade side-by-side on the CME Globex platform with BrokerTec cash securities.CME Group U.S. Treasury and SOFR futures are also eligible for portfolio margining with other cleared interest rate swaps and futures, as well as cross-margining with FICC-cleared cash U.S. Treasury notes, bonds and certain Repo transactions.For more information, visit our product page at cmegroup.com/rates.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  CME-G



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CME Group to Launch 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading on May 29February 19, 2026 8:45 AM
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CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its regulated Cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning on May 29, pending regulatory review."Client demand for risk management in the digital asset market is at an all-time high, driving a record $3 trillion in notional volume across our Cryptocurrency futures and options in 2025," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group. "While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, providing always-on access to our regulated, transparent Cryptocurrency products ensures clients can manage their exposure and trade with confidence at any time."Beginning Friday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. CT, CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options will trade continuously on CME Globex with at least a two-hour weekly maintenance period over the weekend. All holiday or weekend trading from Friday evening through Sunday evening will have a trade date of the following business day, with clearing, settlement and regulatory reporting processed the following business day as well.Cryptocurrency futures and options continue to reach record volumes at CME Group in 2026. Year-to-date highlights include:Average daily volume (ADV) of 407,200 contracts, up 46% year-over-year, and average daily open interest of 335,400 contracts, up 7% year-over-yearFutures ADV of 403,900 contracts, up 47% year-over-yearAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G 



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CME Group Announces 100 Million Event Contracts TradedFebruary 13, 2026 5:50 PM
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CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its event contracts reached a new milestone of 100 million contracts traded since launch in December.Designed for today's retail trader, event contracts provide a simple, intuitive, low-cost way for investors to express their views on the day's biggest stories across financial indicators, cultural moments and sports."We are pleased to hit this significant milestone after just eight weeks of trading," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. "Given the strong early support, we look to build on this momentum as we further expand the distribution and reach of these products to new market participants and the next generation of potential traders."For more information on these products, please visit cmegroup.com.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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CME Group Declares Annual Variable Dividend and Q1 2026 Quarterly DividendFebruary 12, 2026 7:30 AM
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CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc., the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today declared its annual variable dividend and first-quarter regular dividend, both of which are payable March 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026:
Annual variable dividend based on 2025 financial results of $6.15 per share totals approximately $2.2 billion.First-quarter regular dividend of $1.30 per share, a 5 cent increase from the prior level of $1.25 per share.Today's announced annual variable dividend based on 2025 financial results, when combined with quarterly dividends paid during 2025, will total approximately $4.0 billion, reflecting a total dividend yield of 4.2% based on the average closing stock price during 2025.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G 



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CME Group to Launch Four South Asia Edible Oil Futures ContractsFebruary 12, 2026 2:00 AM
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CHICAGO and SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch four South Asia edible oil futures contracts on March 2, 2026, pending regulatory review. The new products are cash-settled and include two outright contracts and two spread contracts that will be based on the Fastmarkets Soyoil CFR India and Crude Palm Oil CFR West Coast India assessments:South Asia Soybean Oil (Fastmarkets) FuturesSouth Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarket) FuturesSouth Asia Soybean Oil (Fastmarkets) vs. CBOT Soybean Oil FuturesSouth Asia Crude Palm Oil (Fastmarkets) vs. USD Malaysian Crude Palm Oil Futures"South Asia is the world's largest importer of edible oils in the world, and our new contracts will bring enhanced price discovery and risk management capabilities to the region," said John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products, CME Group. "By using Fastmarkets indices, these new futures contracts will serve as additional tools for South Asian market participants to insure against soybean and palm oil price risk or trade the spread between oils as a proxy to hedge basis exposure.""South Asia is a crucial hub in the global supply chain, accounting for an estimated 45% of soyoil and 30% of palm oil trade," said Przemek Koralewski, Global Head of Market Development at Fastmarkets. "Our prices bring much-needed transparency to this critical market. Partnering with CME Group will enable traders to discover prices and manage risk more effectively.""ICAP has been instrumental in launching new markets in energy and commodities for many years," said James McKay, Co-Head, APAC Ags, Softs & Biofuels at ICAP. "We're particularly eager to encourage trading and grow liquidity in Asia-centric markets, therefore the South Asia edible oils contracts are a welcome initiative."CME Group achieved record annual average daily volume (ADV) of 1.9 million contracts for Agricultural products in 2025, with record annual ADV for soybean futures (293,000 contracts) and soybean oil futures (182,000).The new South Asia edible oils futures contracts will be listed and subject to the rules of CBOT. For more information on these products, please visit http://www.cmegroup.com/south-asia.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G 



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CME Group Announces First Trades for New Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar Cryptocurrency FuturesFebruary 11, 2026 5:46 PM
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CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced its new Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (Lumens) futures began trading Monday, February 9, with the first trades for LINK futures and Lumens (XLM) futures executed between FalconX and Marex, and the first trade for ADA futures executed between Cumberland DRW and Wintermute. "The early support we've seen for these contracts underscores growing client demand for trusted, regulated products to manage price risk and exposure in this dynamic market," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "The addition of these futures, available in both micro- and larger-sized contracts provide investors with the flexible, capital-efficient tools they need to support their cryptocurrency investment and hedging strategies.""Being first to trade CME Group's new Lumens (XLM) and LINK futures reinforces our focus on building institutional access to the next wave of crypto assets," said Harry Benchimol, Co-Head of Derivatives Engine at Marex Solutions. "As a listed, investment-grade firm operating across both traditional and digital markets, Marex is uniquely positioned to bring these products to institutional clients at scale. While the institutional crypto market continues to broaden, these CME Group contracts expand the regulated futures toolkit to express views and manage risk across an expanding set of crypto assets. We're excited to help drive that next phase.""The expansion of CME Group's regulated derivatives suite to include Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures provides a richer surface of opportunities for liquid crypto funds to trade spreads and long-short pairs," said Joshua Lim, Global Co-head of Markets, FalconX. "Asset selection has become increasingly important in our industry, and FalconX supports liquidity across all these new altcoin instruments.""Cumberland DRW was pleased to execute the first block trade in CME Group's ADA futures, which marks another step forward in the evolution of regulated crypto derivatives," said Sudeep Gupta, Global Head of Cumberland Trading. "Building on the successful launch of SOL and XRP futures last year, the expansion of available crypto underlyings gives market participants more precise tools to manage distinct exposures and efficiently deploy capital across the ecosystem. We are proud to be an active participant with CME Group to broaden access to institutional-grade crypto risk management.""CME Group's continued expansion of listed crypto derivatives is a clear reflection of how institutional participation in crypto markets is evolving," said Ethan Ren, Head of Options at Wintermute Group. "Newly listed altcoin futures give market participants a more standardized way to take and manage price exposure on a trusted, regulated venue, and Wintermute was pleased to execute the first ADA futures block trade."For more information on these products, please visit cmegroup.com/cryptolaunch.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G



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CME Group to Launch Single Stock FuturesFebruary 10, 2026 12:37 PM
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New financially settled futures contracts to include 50+ top U.S. single stocks including Alphabet, Meta, NVIDIA and TeslaCHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Single Stock futures beginning this summer, pending completion of all regulatory review and processes. These new products will enable market participants to trade futures on more than 50 of the top U.S. stocks from the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 and Russell 1000 indices, including names such as Alphabet, Meta, NVIDIA and Tesla  – all with the flexibility, capital efficiency and precision of financially settled futures."We are pleased to begin offering investors an alternative way to gain exposure to individual leading U.S. stocks with our new Single Stock futures contracts," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group. "These contracts will provide a simpler, more cost-effective way to take a view on a stock, while allowing market participants to gain exposure to, or hedge potential price movements, without buying shares outright."Demand for equity derivatives has been growing across both institutional and retail audiences in recent years, with new highs in 2025 including:Futures and options average daily volume (ADV) of 7.4 million contracts and open interest (OI) of 9.8 million contracts.Futures ADV of 6 million contracts, up 15% year-over-year, and record average OI of 5.6 million contracts, up 19% year-over-year.The contracts will be listed on and subject to the rules of CME. For more information on these products, please visit cmegroup.com/ssf.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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CME Group tops Q4 forecasts, caps another year of record revenueFebruary 4, 2026 10:22 AM
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CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) reported fourth-quarter results on Wednesday that narrowly exceeded market expectations, while the derivatives exchange operator also delivered its fourth straight year of record annual revenue.Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter came in at $2.77, edging past analysts’ estimates of $2.75. Revenue totaled $1.65 billion, slightly ahead of the $1.64 billion consensus. Shares rose 0.64% in pre-market trading following the announcement.For full-year 2025, CME Group posted record revenue of $6.5 billion, up 6% from the prior year. Market data revenue also reached an all-time high of $803 million, reflecting a 13% year-on-year increase. Trading activity remained strong, with fourth-quarter average daily volume climbing to 27.4 million contracts, the highest fourth-quarter level on record and up 7% from the same period in 2024.“Last year, CME Group delivered the best year in our history and our fourth consecutive year of record revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share,” said Terry Duffy, CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In a risk-always-on environment, client demand for our products and services generated record average daily volume of 28.1 million contracts.”International markets were a key driver in the quarter, with non-U.S. average daily volume rising 9% year over year to 8.3 million contracts. Activity in Asia stood out with an 18% increase, while EMEA volumes grew by 6%.Clearing and transaction fees generated $1.3 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, with an average rate per contract of $0.707. Market data revenue contributed $208 million during the quarter.CME Group ended 2025 with a solid balance sheet, holding roughly $4.6 billion in cash against $3.4 billion in debt. The company returned about $3.9 billion to shareholders in dividends during the year, lifting total capital returned to nearly $30 billion since the introduction of its variable dividend policy in early 2012.CME Group stock price

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CME Group Inc. Reports Fourth Consecutive Year of Record Annual Revenue, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share for 2025February 4, 2026 7:00 AM
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Record annual revenue of $6.5 billion, up 6%Record annual market data revenue of $803 million, up 13%CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025.The company reported revenue of $1.6 billion and operating income of $1.0 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025. Net income was $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $3.24. On an adjusted basis, net income was $1.0 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $2.77. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.1Total revenue for full-year 2025 was $6.5 billion and operating income was $4.2 billion. Net income was $4.1 billion and diluted earnings per common share were $11.16. On an adjusted basis, net income was $4.1 billion, and diluted earnings per common share were $11.20."Last year, CME Group delivered the best year in our history and our fourth consecutive year of record revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share," said Terry Duffy, CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "In a risk-always-on environment, client demand for our products and services generated record average daily volume of 28.1 million contracts, including 12% growth in commodities trading and a 5% increase in financials. In Q4, we achieved the second-highest quarterly revenue in our history as well as the highest Q4 volume on record. Looking ahead, we're focused on further increasing the $80 billion in average daily margin efficiencies we provided our market users in Q4, as well as expanding access through initiatives such as U.S. Treasury clearing, 24/7 cryptocurrency trading and prediction markets."1. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial results mentioned to the respective GAAP figures can be found within the Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share charts at the end of the financial statements. Fourth-quarter 2025 average daily volume (ADV) was the all-time highest fourth quarter with 27.4 million contracts, up 7% from fourth-quarter 2024. Non-U.S. ADV reached 8.3 million contracts, up 9% compared with the same period in 2024, including Asia up 18% and EMEA up 6%.Clearing and transaction fees revenue for fourth-quarter 2025 totaled $1.3 billion. The total average rate per contract was $0.707. Market data revenue totaled $208 million for fourth-quarter 2025.As of December 31, 2025, the company had approximately $4.6 billion in cash (including $200 million deposited with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) and included in other current assets) and $3.4 billion of debt. The company paid dividends of approximately $3.9 billion in 2025. The company has returned nearly $30 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends since the implementation of the variable dividend policy in early 2012.CME Group will hold a Q&A conference call to discuss fourth-quarter 2025 results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today.  A live audio webcast of the Q&A call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CME Group's website at investor.cmegroup.com.  An archived recording will be available for up to two months after the call.As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and, E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec and EBS are trademarks of BrokerTec Europe LTD and EBS Group LTD, respectively. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. We want to caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements or report the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Among the factors that might affect our performance are increasing competition by foreign and domestic entities, including increased competition from new entrants into our markets and consolidation of existing entities; our ability to keep pace with rapid technological developments, including our ability to complete the development, implementation and maintenance of the enhanced functionality required by our customers while maintaining reliability and ensuring that such technology is not vulnerable to security risks; our ability to continue introducing innovative and competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis, including through our electronic trading capabilities, and derive revenues that are commensurate with our efforts and expectations, and our ability to maintain the competitiveness of our existing products and services; our ability to adjust our fixed costs and expenses if our revenues decline; our ability to manage variable costs relating to CME Group's transition to the Google Cloud and minimize duplicative costs during the transition between maintaining the on-premise environment and the Google Cloud environment; the resilience of our electronic platforms and the soundness of our business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including in the event of cyberattacks and cyberterrorism or as impacted by a failure of or disruption at one of our suppliers; our ability to maintain existing customers at substantially similar trading levels, develop strategic relationships and attract new customers; our ability to expand and globally offer our products and services; changes in regulations, including the impact of any changes in laws or government policies with respect to our products or services or our industry, such as any changes to regulations and policies that require increased financial and operational resources from us or our customers, as well as the impact of tariffs and tax policy changes and the related uncertainty thereof, restrictions on our ability to offer CME Group products and services in specific geographies or to specific customers or limitations or changes in underlying/physical product flows across geographies; the costs associated with protecting our intellectual property rights and our ability to operate our business without violating the intellectual property rights of others; decreases in revenue from our market data as a result of decreased demand or changes to regulations in various jurisdictions; changes in our rate per contract due to shifts in the mix of the products traded, the trading venue and the mix of customers (whether the customer receives member or non-member fees or participates in one of our various incentive programs) and the impact of our tiered pricing structure; the ability of our credit and liquidity risk management practices to adequately protect us from the credit risks of clearing members and other counterparties, and to satisfy the margin and liquidity requirements associated with the BrokerTec matched principal business; the ability of our compliance and risk management programs to effectively monitor and manage our risks, including our ability to prevent errors and misconduct and protect our infrastructure against security breaches and misappropriation of our intellectual property assets; our dependence on third-party providers and exposure to risk through third parties, including risks related to the performance, reliability and security of technology used by, or facilities provided by, our third-party providers and third-party providers that our clients and third-parties rely on; our reliance on third-party distribution partners, including independent software vendors (ISVs), Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), introducing brokers, broker-dealers, regulatory reporting and data distributors and platform operators, and other partners, for facilitating trading and for market data information, and potential impacts from changes in their business models and priorities; volatility in commodity, equity and fixed income prices, and price volatility of financial benchmarks and instruments such as interest rates, equity indices, fixed income instruments and foreign exchange rates; economic, social, political and market conditions, including new and existing geopolitical tensions or conflicts, the volatility of the capital and credit markets and the impact of economic conditions on the trading activity of our current and potential customers; our ability to accommodate increases in contract volume and market data and order transaction traffic across the entire trade cycle and the ability to implement enhancements meeting our regulatory obligations and customer needs without failure or degradation of the performance of our trading and clearing systems; our ability to execute our growth strategy and maintain our growth effectively; our ability to manage the risks, control the costs and achieve the synergies associated with and benefits from our strategy for acquisitions, investments and alliances, strategic partnerships and joint ventures; variances in earnings on cash accounts and collateral that our clearing house holds; impact of CME Group pricing/fee level and structure and incentive changes; impact of aggregation services and internalization on trade flow and volumes; any negative financial impacts from changes to the terms of intellectual property and index rights; our ability to continue to generate funds and/or manage our indebtedness to allow us to continue to invest in our business; industry, channel partner and customer consolidation and/or concentration; decreases in trading and clearing activity; the imposition of a transaction tax or user fee on futures and options transactions and/or repeal of the 60/40 tax treatment of such transactions; increases in effective tax rates, borrowing costs, or changes in tax policy; our ability to maintain our brand and reputation; and the unfavorable resolution of material legal proceedings.  For a detailed discussion and additional information concerning these and other factors that might affect our performance, see our other recent periodic filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 27, 2025, under the caption "Risk Factors".CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Balance Sheets(in millions)


December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024ASSETS



Current Assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$                 4,416.9
$                 2,892.4Marketable securities
125.0
113.2Accounts receivable, net of allowance
639.2
573.1Other current assets (includes $6.5 and $6.3 in restricted cash)
522.1
559.4Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions
159,656.1
98,895.4Total current assets
165,359.3
103,033.5Property, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
362.7
386.2Intangible assets—trading products
17,175.3
17,175.3Intangible assets—other, net
2,610.7
2,821.6Goodwill
10,514.7
10,486.9Other assets
2,401.5
3,543.5Total Assets
$             198,424.2
$             137,447.0LIABILITIES AND EQUITY



Current Liabilities:



Accounts payable
$                       71.8
$                       79.9Short-term debt
—
749.8Other current liabilities
568.8
2,588.8Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions
159,656.1
98,895.4Total current liabilities
160,296.7
102,313.9Long-term debt
3,422.3
2,678.2Deferred income tax liabilities, net
5,242.2
5,246.8Other liabilities
734.8
721.2Total Liabilities
169,696.0
110,960.1CME Group Shareholders' Equity
28,728.2
26,486.9Total Liabilities and Equity
$             198,424.2
$             137,447.0 CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesConsolidated Statements of Income(dollars in millions, except per share amounts; shares in thousands)


Quarter Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,


2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenues








Clearing and transaction fees
$    1,327.9
$    1,232.3
$    5,281.1
$    4,988.2
Market data and information services
208.0
181.6
803.1
710.2
Other
112.8
111.4
436.4
431.7
Total Revenues
1,648.7
1,525.3
6,520.6
6,130.1
Expenses








Compensation and benefits
241.1
220.8
907.0
850.3
Technology
75.2
65.7
283.2
255.8
Professional fees and outside services
47.9
33.9
150.5
132.7
Amortization of purchased intangibles
55.9
55.3
223.4
221.7
Depreciation and amortization
26.5
28.1
107.5
115.1
Licensing and other fee agreements
96.6
84.0
371.0
355.4
Other
85.9
90.4
248.5
267.6
Total Expenses
629.1
578.2
2,291.1
2,198.6
Operating Income
1,019.6
947.1
4,229.5
3,931.5
Non-Operating Income (Expense)








Investment income
1,776.7
936.5
5,736.5
4,079.1
Interest and other borrowing costs
(43.7)
(40.7)
(173.4)
(160.9)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated
subsidiaries
88.2
91.2
371.7
350.9
Other non-operating income (expense)
(1,262.4)
(837.5)
(4,833.8)
(3,659.2)
Total Non-Operating Income (Expense)
558.8
149.5
1,101.0
609.9
Income before Income Taxes
1,578.4
1,096.6
5,330.5
4,541.4
Income tax provision
395.5
222.0
1,258.3
1,015.6
Net Income
$    1,182.9
$       874.6
$    4,072.2
$    3,525.8
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of
CME Group
$    1,168.0
$       863.7
$    4,021.0
$    3,481.5










Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group:
Basic
$         3.25
$         2.40
$       11.18
$          9.69
Diluted
3.24
2.40
11.16
9.67
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares:








Basic
359,633
359,568
359,648
359,389
Diluted
360,233
360,050
360,310
359,944
 CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesReconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income(dollars in millions)










Quarter Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,

2025
2024
2025
2024Total Revenues
$    1,648.7
$    1,525.3
$  6,520.6
$  6,130.1Real estate-related (costs) credits
—
(0.1)
—
(1.0)Adjusted Total Revenues
$    1,648.7
$    1,525.2
$  6,520.6
$  6,129.1








Total Expenses
$       629.1
$       578.2
$  2,291.1
$  2,198.6Restructuring and severance
(5.8)
(1.0)
(14.8)
(11.3)Deferred compensation(1)
(2.6)
(0.9)
(14.2)
(15.9)Amortization of purchased intangibles
(55.9)
(55.3)
(223.4)
(221.7)Strategic transaction-related (costs) credits
(19.6)
—
(23.6)
(0.8)Real estate-related (costs) credits
(0.7)
—
6.7
1.1Foreign exchange transaction gains (losses)
(1.0)
(0.7)
(6.1)
(2.9)Unrealized and realized gains (losses) on assets
(0.1)
(0.1)
(0.5)
(0.9)Litigation matters or settlements
—
—
(19.4)
(1.2)Adjusted Total Expenses
$       543.4
$       520.2
$  1,995.8
$  1,945.0








Operating Income
$    1,019.6
$       947.1
$  4,229.5
$  3,931.5








Adjusted Operating Income
$    1,105.3
$    1,005.0
$  4,524.8
$  4,184.1








1. Includes $2.6 million and $14.2 million for a change in our non-qualified deferred compensation liability in the fourth quarter and full-year 2025. This impact does not affect net income or adjusted net income, as the compensation and benefits change has an equal and offsetting change in investment income. CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesReconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share(dollars in millions, except per share amounts; shares in thousands)










Quarter Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,

2025
2024
2025
2024Net Income
$     1,182.9
$         874.6
$    4,072.2
$     3,525.8Restructuring and severance
5.8
1.0
14.8
11.3Amortization of purchased intangibles(1)
62.7
69.0
269.9
275.9Strategic transaction-related costs(2)
25.3
—
31.8
0.8Real estate-related costs (credits)
0.7
—
(6.7)
(2.0)Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses
1.0
0.7
6.1
2.9Unrealized and realized (gains) losses on investments
(349.8)
8.1
(343.7)
(3.6)Unrealized and realized (gains) losses on assets
0.1
0.1
0.5
0.9Litigation matters or settlements
—
—
19.4
1.2Income tax effect related to above
52.7
(15.9)
2.9
(57.2)Other income tax items(3)
29.0
(18.7)
20.9
(16.8)Adjusted Net Income
$     1,010.4
$         918.9
$    4,088.1
$     3,739.2








Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Common
Shareholders of CME Group
$         997.7
$         907.4
$    4,036.7
$     3,692.2








Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group:     Basic
$           3.25
$           2.40
$        11.18
$           9.69     Diluted
3.24
2.40
11.16
9.67








Adjusted Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders of CME Group:     Basic
$           2.77
$           2.52
$        11.22
$         10.27Diluted
2.77
2.52
11.20
10.26








Weighted Average Number of Shares:







     Basic common shares
359,633
359,568
359,648
359,389     Diluted common shares
360,233
360,050
360,310
359,944     Preferred shares(4)
4,584
4,584
4,584
4,584








1. Includes $3.7 million and $36.1 million of amortization of purchased intangibles (net of tax) at OSTTRA (for activity prior to the divestment) and $2.6 million and $10.0 million of amortization of purchased intangibles at S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and $0.5 million of amortization of purchased intangibles at FanDuel Prediction Markets Holdings LLC in the fourth quarter and full-year 2025. This is reported in Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries on the Consolidated Statements of Income. 2. The values shown above may differ from what is shown in the Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income as that schedule does not include adjustment items or portions of items included in non-operating results.3. Other income tax items include expense recognized for changes in state and local deferred tax rates and for the settlement of various tax audits. 4. Preferred shares have similar rights as common shares without voting rights. CME Group Inc. and SubsidiariesQuarterly Operating Statistics


4Q 2024
1Q 2025
2Q 2025
3Q 2025
4Q 2025Trading Days
64
61
62
64
64 Quarterly Average Daily Volume (ADV)(1)CME Group ADV (in thousands)
Product Line
4Q 2024
1Q 2025
2Q 2025
3Q 2025
4Q 2025Interest rates
13,244
15,029
15,472
13,378
13,010Equity indexes
6,343
7,997
7,661
6,278
7,738Foreign exchange
969
1,149
1,096
834
853Energy
2,519
2,903
3,082
2,295
2,523Agricultural commodities
1,755
1,958
1,964
1,712
1,787Metals
673
732
943
825
1,441Total
25,503
29,768
30,217
25,322
27,353Venue









CME Globex
23,684
27,732
28,097
23,418
25,542Open outcry
848
881
993
989
816Privately negotiated
971
1,154
1,127
915
995Total
25,503
29,768
30,217
25,322
27,353 Quarterly Average Rate Per Contract (RPC)(1)CME Group RPC
Product Line
4Q 2024
1Q 2025
2Q 2025
3Q 2025
4Q 2025Interest rates
$          0.485
$          0.476
$          0.481
$          0.487
$          0.486Equity indexes
0.658
0.624
0.635
0.652
0.611Foreign exchange
0.778
0.762
0.772
0.841
0.847Energy
1.237
1.222
1.138
1.214
1.245Agricultural commodities
1.359
1.376
1.435
1.423
1.427Metals
1.530
1.588
1.456
1.505
1.295Average RPC
$          0.701
$          0.686
$          0.690
$          0.702
$          0.707










1. ADV and RPC includes futures and options on futures only. CME-G



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Farmer sentiment drops sharply at start of 2026 as economic concerns increaseFebruary 3, 2026 9:30 AM
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 23 points from December to a reading of 113. The decline reflected growing pessimism about both current conditions and the future outlook for U.S. agriculture; the Current Conditions Index dropped 19 points to 109, while the Future Expectations Index fell 25 points to 115. The largest shift was in producers' long-term outlook for U.S. agriculture, with the index that measures expectations for widespread good and bad times over the next five years falling to its lowest level since September 2024. Producers also expressed greater concern about agricultural exports than last month. The survey was conducted Jan. 12-16, coinciding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's release of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on Jan. 12.Producers reported worsening farm financial conditions compared with a year earlier. Half of the farmers surveyed indicated that their operations were worse off than a year earlier. Looking ahead to the next 12 months, more producers expect conditions to worsen than to improve. Thirty percent of respondents anticipate weaker financial performance in the coming year, compared with 20% who expect improvement. Reflecting this more cautious outlook, the Farm Capital Investment Index fell 11 points in January to 47, its lowest level since October 2024. Just 4% of producers said they plan to increase farm machinery purchases over the next year."What stands out this month is the growing number of producers who report that higher operating-loan needs stem from carrying over unpaid debt from the previous year," said Michael Langemeier, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. "That points to increasing financial pressure heading into the year ahead."Since 2020, each January barometer survey has included questions about farmers' operating loans for the upcoming year. Twenty-one percent of respondents said they expect to have a larger operating loan compared with a year earlier, up from 18% last year. Among producers anticipating an increase, 31% cited carryover of unpaid operating debt from the prior year as the primary reason. This percentage has risen steadily in recent years, increasing from just 5% in 2023 to 17% in 2024 and 23% in 2025. The results align with producers' growing concerns about farm financial performance.Producers also expressed increased pessimism about the outlook for U.S. agricultural exports in January. When asked about export prospects over the next five years, 16% of respondents said they expect exports to decline, up from 5% in December. Concerns were even greater among corn and soybean farmers when the question specifically addressed soybeans, a key agricultural export. This month, 21% of corn and soybean producers said they expect soybean exports to decline over the next five years, compared with 13% the previous month. Increasing competition from Brazil is also weighing heavily on producers' minds. Eighty percent of corn and soybean producers said they were concerned or very concerned about the competitiveness of U.S. soybean exports relative to Brazil, including 44% stating they were very concerned.Producers remained optimistic about short-term farmland values in January, while their longer-term outlook became more cautious. The Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index was unchanged at 117. After reaching a record high in December, the Long-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index fell 14 points in January to a reading of 152. Respondents cited alternative investment opportunities, net farm income and interest rates as the factors expected to have the greatest influence on farmland values.The January survey asked corn and soybean producers how they expect to use payments from the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program announced in late December. More than half of respondents said they plan to use the payments to pay down debt, while 25% indicated the funds would be used to improve working capital. The remaining respondents said the payments would go toward family living expenses (10%) or investment in farm machinery (12%).Producers' broader outlook for the U.S. economy also softened. As in recent months, respondents were asked whether the U.S. is headed in the "right direction" or on the "wrong track." In January, 62% of producers said the U.S. is headed in the "right direction," down from 75% in December 2025.About the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture
The Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics, the center's faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today's business environment.About CME Group
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.Source: Michael Langemeier,

CME Group January Volume Sets New Record of 29.6 Million Contracts, Up 15% Year Over YearFebruary 3, 2026 7:30 AM
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Record ADV in metals productsRecord ADV in Henry Hub Natural Gas, Micro Silver and Micro Copper contractsHighest-ever January ADV in interest rate and energy productsCHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its highest January average daily volume (ADV) on record at 29.6 million contracts, an increase of 15% year-over-year. The company's previous January ADV record was set in 2025 with 25.7 million contracts. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.January 2026 ADV across asset classes includes:Interest Rate ADV of 13.9 million contractsEquity Index ADV of 7.3 million contractsEnergy ADV of 3.6 million contractsMetals ADV of 2.2 million contractsAgricultural ADV of 1.6 million contractsForeign Exchange ADV of 991,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV of 408,000 contracts ($10.8 billion notional)Additional January 2026 product highlights compared to January 2025:Interest Rate ADV increased 18%U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV increased 15% to 7.7 million contractsSOFR futures and options ADV increased 21% to 5.6 million contracts30 Day Fed Funds futures ADV increased 59% to 504,000 contractsMetals ADV increased 218%Record Micro Silver futures ADV of 438,000 contractsRecord 1-Ounce Gold futures ADV of 115,000 contractsRecord Micro Copper futures ADV of 48,000 contractsMicro Gold futures ADV increased 472% to 693,000 contractsEquity Index ADV increased 4%Micro E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures ADV increased 10% to 1.8 million contractsEnergy ADV increased 11%Record Henry Hub Natural Gas futures ADV of 851,000 contractsRecord Henry Hub Natural Gas options ADV of 403,000 contractsWTI Crude Oil options ADV increased 26% to 273,000 contractsForeign Exchange ADVJapanese Yen futures ADV increased 32% to 204,000 contractsForeign Exchange options ADV increased 9% to 69,000 contractsCryptocurrency ADV increased 106%Micro Ether futures ADV increased 69% to 116,000 contractsEther futures ADV increased 67% to 20,000 contractsMicro Products ADVMicro E-mini Equity Index futures and options ADV of 3.2 million contracts represented 43.9% of overall Equity Index ADV and Micro WTI Crude Oil futures accounted for 2% of overall Energy ADVInternational ADV increased 19% to 9.2 million contracts, with EMEA ADV up 18% to 6.7 million contracts and APAC ADV up 25% to 2.2 million contractsBrokerTec U.S. Repo average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 20% to $382 billion and European Repo ADNV increased 11% to €346 billionEBS Spot FX ADNV increased 13% to $75 billion and FX Link ADV increased 78% to 59,000 contracts ($5.7 billion notional per leg)As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G 



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CME Group Named as First-Ever Chicago White Sox Jersey Patch SponsorJanuary 28, 2026 4:00 PM
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Iconic Chicago Institutions Team Up for Multiyear Agreement Reaching Global AudiencesCHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago White Sox today announced a multiyear agreement establishing CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, as the team's inaugural jersey patch sponsor and Official Global Exchange Partner.Under the terms of the deal, the CME Group logo will be featured on the home, road and alternate jerseys, including the MLB Nike City Connect uniform, for all Spring Training, regular and postseason games.In addition to the jersey patch, CME Group receives prominent fixed signage behind home plate during home games at Rate Field, as well as other promotional opportunities."Partnering with a team known for grit, achievement and perseverance is a natural fit with the CME Group brand, and we are pleased to become the first jersey-patch sponsor of the Chicago White Sox," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. "In our own ways, both of our organizations are strong contributors to the greater Chicago community. Yet our reach goes well beyond the city we share, appealing to key constituents around the world. The White Sox are reaching younger, broader and increasingly global audiences, as evidenced by the league's record revenue and increasing viewership. CME Group is similarly expanding into new markets and client segments, particularly in retail. Together, we'll deliver a compelling experience that appeals to our current and prospective clients while elevating both brands.""Throughout this process, we understood the importance and significance of joining forces with a Chicago-based partner whose brand we would literally be sporting every day," said Brooks Boyer, White Sox chief revenue and marketing officer. "The White Sox uniform designs represent so much to our organization, our fans and Chicago, and a bold partnership with CME Group—a Chicago-born company with a global footprint—was a perfect fit. Our organizations share a mentality that is built on ambition, pride and a strong work ethic, and this jersey patch is more than branding; it reinforces the power of Chicago both here at home and around the world."On the home pinstripes uniform, the blue logo will be set against a white background and black border with CME in black lettering. The road grays will have the blue logo on a matching gray background with CME in black lettering. The MLB Nike City Connect and alternate black jerseys will feature the blue logo on a black background with CME in white lettering.The team will debut the uniform when Cactus League play begins on Friday, February 20 when the White Sox take on the Chicago Cubs at 2:05 p.m. CT. The team will wear it for the first time in the 2026 regular season during the opener in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 26 at 1:10 p.m. CT and again for the home opener against Toronto on Thursday, April 2 at 3:10 p.m. CT at Rate Field.For the latest information about the White Sox, visit whitesox.com/cme.© 2026 Chicago White SoxAbout CME Group
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CME-G 



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CME Group Reaches New Record in Metals Futures and OptionsJanuary 27, 2026 4:15 PM
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CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced today announced that its metals complex reached a new single-day record of 3,338,528 contracts on January 26, up 18% from the previous daily record of 2,829,666 contracts on Friday, October 17, 2025."Amid ongoing macro-economic uncertainty, record volatility and heightened price risk, clients are turning to our markets to hedge and adjust precious metals exposure to meet their trading goals," said Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group. "Our expanding range of precious metal contracts provide clients of all sizes efficient access to right-sized risk management tools."Growing demand for CME Group's precious metals contracts drove the record trading day, with Micro Silver futures trading a daily record volume of 715,111 contracts and record open interest of 35,702 contracts. It was also a top five trading day for Silver futures, Micro Gold futures and 1-Ounce Gold futures. CME Group recently announced that it will launch 100-Ounce Silver futures to meet record retail demand on February 9, 2026, pending regulatory review. For more information, please visit https://www.cmegroup.com/100-oz-silver.CME Group's metals complex is listed on and subject to the rules of COMEX. For more information, please visit www.cmegroup.com/metalsAs the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CME-G



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