CME Group reports record September and third-quarter volume
Published on 10/10/2026 at 10:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- CME Group reported record September average daily volume of 31.8 million contracts.
- Third-quarter average daily volume reached a record 29.4 million contracts.
- September volume rose 22 percent year over year, while third-quarter volume increased 16 percent.
CME Group reported record average daily volume for September and the third quarter on October 2, 2026, according to the company’s investor release.
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
The week in figures
CME Group said average daily volume reached 31.8 million contracts in September, a monthly record and an increase of 22 percent from a year earlier. Average daily volume for the third quarter reached a record 29.4 million contracts, up 16 percent year over year.
Chronology of the week
On October 2, CME Group reported that both September and third-quarter volume exceeded prior records set in 2024. September interest-rate average daily volume increased 22 percent to 16.2 million contracts, while equity-index average daily volume rose 16 percent to 8.1 million contracts, the company said in the same release.
Dates of the coming week
The company’s next earnings report is scheduled for October 21, 2026, according to the company topic page.

