CME Brazilian real futures set record daily volume of 498,498 contracts

CME Group reported its Brazilian real (BRL) futures reached a record daily volume of 498,498 contracts, about R$49.8 billion or $9.2 billion in notional value, on October 26, 2026, surpassing the prior record of 191,325 contracts set September 28. Paul Houston, Global Head of FX Products, said the surge was driven by risk management following the Brazilian presidential election results.

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