CME Group said total contract volume in Q2 2025 and the first six months increased compared with the same periods in 2024. The company cited uncertainty surrounding tariffs and Federal Reserve interest rate policy as factors that contributed to the increase in volume.

1. 01

   CME Group said total contract volume in Q2 2025 and the first six months increased compared with the same periods in 2024. The company cited uncertainty surrounding tariffs and Federal Reserve interest rate policy as factors that contributed to the increase in volume.

2. 02

   CME Group said the average rate per contract in Q2 2025 and the first six months declined compared with the same periods in 2024, citing higher volume tier-based incentives and an increase in micro contract volumes as a percentage of total volumes as the primary factors. It added that an increase in the fee structure that went into effect on February 1, 2025 partially offset the overall decreases.

3. 03

   CME Group said earnings from cash performance bond and guaranty fund contributions that are reinvested in Q2 2025 totaled $1,487.6 million, an increase from $1,007.6 million in Q2 2024. The company said expenses related to the distribution of interest earned on collateral reinvestments to clearing firms increased to $1,374.5 million in the same period from $939.4 million.

4. 04

   CME Group said cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.0 billion at June 30, 2025 and $2.9 billion at December 31, 2024. The company said it had no borrowings outstanding under its $2.3 billion multi-currency revolving senior credit facility and had approximately $2.3 billion in excess borrowing capacity.

Key figures

Quarter ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

$1.7B

Operating income

$1.1B

Net income

$1.0B

EPS

$2.81

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