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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (UTC) · No. 245
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CME Group reports second-highest August ADV of 29.7 million contracts

CME Group reported August 2026 average daily volume of 29.7 million contracts, up 6% year-over-year, its second-highest August on record.

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