London and Singapore – October 08, 2026 -- CME Group posted international average daily volume (ADV) of 9 million contracts in the third quarter of 2026, up 22% from a year earlier, as geopolitical volatility drove risk-management demand across global markets.
Energy and agricultural contracts lead international surge
Growth outside the United States was driven largely by Energy products, up 40%, Agricultural products, up 28%, and Equity Index products, up 24%. Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer at CME Group, said geopolitical issues fueled uncertainty and stoked inflation globally during the quarter, pushing customers worldwide toward the exchange to hedge risk.
All regions post gains of 20% or more
International trading volume expanded by at least 20% across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), and Latin America. EMEA ADV rose 20% to 6.5 million contracts, with Energy products up 33%, Agricultural products up 28%, and Equity Index products up 20%.
APAC ADV climbed 28% to 2.1 million contracts, led by Energy products up 68%, Equity Index products up 32%, Agricultural products up 26%, and Interest Rate products up 24%. Canada ADV increased 21% to 194,000 contracts, driven by Energy products up 34%, Interest Rate products up 23%, and Equity Index products up 22%. Latin America ADV rose 24% to 188,000 contracts, with Agricultural products up 49%, Equity Index products up 44%, and Energy products up 23%.
Global volume hits record 29.4 million contracts
Globally, CME Group reported ADV of 29.4 million contracts in Q3 2026, up 16% from the same period in 2025, exceeding the prior Q3 record set in 2024. The global increase was driven largely by Equity Index products, up 23%, and Foreign Exchange products, up 19%.