CME Group Inc. reported a record average daily volume $(ADV)$ of 29.6 million contracts for January 2026, marking a 15% increase year-over-year from the previous January record of 25.7 million contracts set in 2025. The company achieved record ADV in metals products, as well as in Henry Hub Natural Gas, Micro Silver, and Micro Copper contracts. January 2026 also saw the highest-ever ADV in interest rate and energy products. Specific January 2026 ADV figures include 13.9 million contracts for interest rates, 7.3 million for equity indexes, 3.6 million for energy, 2.2 million for metals, and 1.6 million for agricultural products. Additionally, EBS Spot FX average daily notional volume increased 13% to $75 billion, and FX Link ADV rose 78% to 59,000 contracts ($5.7 billion notional per leg).

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