CME Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

CME Group announced the launch of new Monday and Wednesday Gold, Silver, and Copper Weekly options starting May 2, pending regulatory review. These additions will enhance existing options contracts already available, providing clients with better tools to manage short-term price risks amid ongoing economic uncertainty. The demand for short-term options is rising, driven by market volatility and recent record volumes in Gold and Silver Weekly options.

The CME Group reports that the Ag Economy Barometer fell to 113 in March, down 12 points from February and 36% lower than March 2021, marking the lowest farmer sentiment since May 2020. Producers expressed concerns over the war in Ukraine affecting input prices, with 63% expecting significant price increases. The Farm Financial Performance Index was slightly up at 87, yet 30% lower than last year. Additionally, the Farm Capital Investment Index fell 6 points, indicating reluctance to make large investments due to supply chain issues.

CME Group reported a 19% increase in average daily volume (ADV) for Q1 2022, reaching 26 million contracts. March ADV rose by 12% to 24.4 million. Key highlights include record levels for Equity Index and SOFR futures, with significant growth in interest rates by 21%. Micro contracts also saw considerable increases, contributing to a global ADV rise of 18% outside the U.S. The results reflect strong market engagement and robust trading activity.

CME Group, the leading derivatives marketplace, announced the expansion of its Micro E-mini S&P 500 options suite with the introduction of Tuesday and Thursday Weekly options starting April 25, pending regulatory review. This move aims to meet rising demand for short-dated equity options, enhancing flexibility for clients to hedge or trade during significant market events. E-mini S&P 500 options trading has seen robust growth, with an average daily volume increase of 75% year-over-year, totaling 841,214 contracts thus far in 2022.

CME Group announced the launch of an options contract for North European Hot-Rolled Coil Steel futures, effective May 2, pending regulatory approval. The decision responds to rising demand for risk management tools amid global steel market volatility, with open interest in existing futures exceeding 42,000 metric tons.

The U.S. HRC Steel futures have seen consistent growth, with open interest surpassing 40,000 contracts in 2021, and average daily trading volume reaching 1,100 contracts. This new offering aims to further enhance client strategies.

CME Group has launched options on Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether futures, enhancing its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings. These micro-sized options, set at one-tenth of the underlying tokens, aim to provide flexibility for various market participants, from institutions to individual traders. The company reports significant growth in Micro Bitcoin and Ether futures liquidity. The launch is expected to attract new investors seeking regulated exposure to cryptocurrencies, potentially increasing market liquidity and stability.

BrokerTec, a major electronic trading platform provider, has partnered with Broadway Technology to enhance its Relative Value (RV) Curve spread trading functionality on Broadway's Toc platform. This collaboration aims to improve execution efficiencies by merging BrokerTec's liquidity with Broadway's matching engine, benefiting mutual clients in U.S. Treasury spread trading. BrokerTec's RV Curve product suite has already facilitated over $125 billion in notional volume, showcasing its growing adoption among clients.

CME Group Inc. will announce its first quarter 2022 earnings on April 27, 2022, before market opening. Written highlights will be posted on their website at 6:00 a.m. Central Time. An investor conference call is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Central Time, where executives will answer analysts' questions. A live audio Webcast will be available on the CME website, with an archived recording afterward. The CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace, facilitating trading across various asset classes.