CME (CME) Stock

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CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the top derivatives marketplace globally, has revealed plans to introduce a range of micro grain and oilseed futures contracts on February 24, 2025, subject to regulatory approval. These new contracts will be cash-settled and will be one-tenth the size of the existing futures for Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Soybean Oil, and Soybean Meal.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the top marketplace for derivatives globally, has announced that it will launch options on Bitcoin Friday futures on February 24, subject to regulatory approval. These contracts will be the first cryptocurrency options offered by CME Group that are settled in cash, with expiration dates available every weekday from Monday to Friday.

CME Group has launched its first equity index, FX, cryptocurrency, metals, and energy contracts for Robinhood users. Starting now, eligible customers in the U.S. will be able to access popular futures products through the Robinhood app, covering five major asset classes. This includes top U.S. equity indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, as well as bitcoin, major currency pairs, and key commodities like gold and crude oil.

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CME (CME) has a strong track record of surprising with its earnings and currently has the right mix of factors that suggest it may exceed expectations in its upcoming quarterly report.

CME Group, the top derivatives marketplace globally, reported that its international average daily volume (ADV) hit a record 7.8 million contracts in 2024, a 14% increase from 2023. This growth, which includes all trading outside the United States, was fueled by significant rises in various sectors: Energy grew by 31%, Metals by 27%, Agricultural by 25%, Interest Rate by 12%, and Foreign Exchange products by 10% compared to the previous year. The announcement was made on January 13, 2025, from London and Singapore.

Increasing interest rates and a large amount of U.S. debt that will soon mature present a serious threat to the economy and the stock market. High bond yields offer a tempting option compared to stocks, which could make the market more sensitive to further rises in long-term bond rates. Additionally, inflation is a significant concern, as it may result in higher federal funds rates and bond yields, potentially harming stock prices.