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CME Group Inc. operates a derivatives marketplace that supports trading and clearing in futures, options, cash and OTC markets. Its exchanges list benchmark products tied to interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals, with trading conducted through CME Globex, fixed income markets through BrokerTec, foreign exchange through EBS and central counterparty services through CME Clearing.
Company news commonly covers quarterly results, clearing and transaction fee revenue, market data revenue, dividends, new futures and options contracts, benchmark administration and regulatory approvals affecting clearing or margin services. Recurring updates also include cryptocurrency and equity index product expansion, U.S. repo and Term SOFR reference-rate activity, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 14 points in September to 124, marking the lowest farmer sentiment since July 2020. Both the Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations also fell. The Farm Financial Performance Index remained at 110, but expectations showed divergence. The Farm Capital Investment Index declined 10 points to 43, with machinery purchase plans dropping. Concerns over input prices surged, with 34% expecting over 12% increases. However, long-term farmland value expectations rose, with the long-term index reaching a record high of 159.
CME Group reported significant growth in its Q3 and September 2021 market statistics, with average daily volume (ADV) rising 14% to 17.8 million contracts in Q3 and 11% to 18.8 million contracts in September. Key highlights include a 53% increase in interest rate ADV, with record SOFR futures ADV up 183%. Bitcoin futures ADV soared 170%, while options ADV increased 45%. Additionally, ADV outside the US grew 13% to 5 million contracts. Overall, CME Group remains a leader in diverse derivatives trading.
CME Group has announced the launch of the derivatives industry's first-ever Sustainable Clearing service, effective September 27, 2021. This service allows market participants to track and report their hedging activities in relation to sustainability goals, covering sustainable products like carbon offsets and battery metals. The initiative responds to clients' increasing focus on sustainability, promoting efficient risk management while adhering to third-party standards. The eligibility criteria will be governed by CME Benchmark Administration Limited to ensure transparency and integrity.
CME Group announced that its SOFR futures contracts achieved a record open interest of 1,004,882 contracts on September 15, 2021. This marks the seventh consecutive day of record open interest. SOFR futures volume jumped 195% year-over-year to 125,000 contracts per day in August. Total SOFR-linked open interest has reached 20.2 million contracts, accounting for 38% of the total short-term interest rate futures and options open interest at CME. The rise in SOFR futures reflects significant market adoption since the introduction of SOFR-based fallbacks in March 2021.
CME Group announced the launch of E-mini Russell 2000 Monday and Wednesday Weekly options, effective October 4, pending regulatory review. This expansion aims to cater to the growing demand for short-dated options, providing clients with enhanced flexibility for hedging around major market events. The new contracts will complement existing options and are designed to simplify risk management in the small-cap market, benefiting around $10.6 trillion in assets managed against the Russell US indexes.
CME Group will release its third-quarter 2021 earnings on October 27, 2021, before market opening. Highlights will be available online at 6:00 a.m. CT. A conference call for investors will follow at 7:30 a.m. CT, where executives will address analyst questions. CME Group is a leader in diverse derivatives trading, offering a variety of products across major asset classes, including interest rates and energy. The live audio webcast will be accessible via the company's investor relations page.
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased to 138 in August 2021, up 4 points from July. The Index of Current Conditions rose 9 points to 152, while the Index of Future Expectations increased 2 points to 132. Farmers expressed improved financial outlooks, with the Farm Financial Performance Index climbing to 110, its highest since May. However, 39% of respondents anticipate input price inflation of 8% or more in the next year. Despite concerns, producers are optimistic about farmland values and rental rates rising in 2022.
CME Group reported its August 2021 market statistics, with an average daily volume (ADV) of 17.5 million contracts, marking a 7% increase from August 2020. Key highlights include:
- Interest Rate ADV: 8.8 million contracts, up 23%
- Equity Index ADV: 4.2 million contracts
- Options ADV: 2.8 million contracts, a 37% increase
- Energy ADV: 2.1 million contracts
- Foreign Exchange ADV: 624,000 contracts
CME Group and IHS Markit have launched OSTTRA, a new joint venture in post-trade services, owned equally by both companies. The venture aims to deliver advanced post-trade solutions for global OTC markets across various asset classes, integrating CME Group’s optimization businesses and IHS Markit’s MarkitSERV. The headquarters is located in London, led by Co-CEOs Guy Rowcliffe and John Stewart. To achieve equal ownership, IHS Markit made a $113 million payment to CME Group. This joint venture seeks to streamline post-trade operations and enhance market efficiencies.
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