Strong Jobs Report May Tilt Fed Toward Rate Hike (Live Coverage)
Today's jobs report showed a surprisingly large payroll gain and steady unemployment rate. Although the focus is on inflation and next week's key reports, August labor market data could be a tie-breaker influencing the outcome of the Federal Reserve's Sept. 16 policy update. S&P 500 futures slipped modestly after the jobs report.
Yahoo8 hours agoCME
Fed Rate Hike Odds Fall to 50/50: Will Bitcoin's Rally Above 80,000 Hold?
CME FedWatch odds for a September Fed rate hike fell to 50/50 Friday as Bitcoin extended its rally toward $82,000.
Yahoo21 hours agoCME
Bitcoin Climbs to Highest Intraday Level Since May as Risk Assets Get Boost From Waller’s Comments
The price of the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency surged along with major stock indexes Thursday.
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TD Cowen Reiterates Buy on CME Group, Maintains $292 Price Target
TD Cowen analyst Bill Katz reiterates CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) with a Buy and maintains $292 price target.
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Trump Wants Lower Rates. That Won’t Stop a Fed Rate Hike.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. “should have the lowest interest rates in the world.” But he appears to be giving Fed Chair Kevin Warsh breathing room for now.
Yahoo2 days agoCME
CME Group Sets New Open Interest Record in Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Henry Hub natural gas futures reached a new open interest record of 1,807,497 contracts on September 1, 2026, surpassing the previous record of 1,801,183 contracts traded on November 8, 2024.
Yahoo2 days agoCME

CME Group (CME) Challenges Prediction Markets, Is The Stock Above Fair Value?
CME Group (CME) is in the spotlight after its Chairman and CEO publicly challenged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over prediction markets, just as the company expands into new derivatives tied to sports, compute and precious metals. See our latest analysis for CME Group. For investors watching the regulatory debate play out, CME Group’s recent news comes alongside a mixed price pattern, with a 10.33% 1 month share price return but a 5.58% decline over three months, while the 5 year...
Yahoo13 days agoCME

CME Group (CME) Stock Trades At A Premium As Its 67% Run Continues
CME Group stock has delivered a 67.2% return over the past five years, yet the latest valuation checks suggest the shares are not an obvious bargain at current levels. The Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate broadly lines up with the market price, while earnings based multiples lean toward the shares trading at a premium. Over five years, a 67.2% return shows CME Group has rewarded long term holders, which raises the bar for what counts as attractive value today. New product plans in...
Yahoo14 days agoCME

CFTC Eyes US DeFi and Leveraged Crypto Trading as Selig Prepares Plan B Ahead of Sept. 15 CLARITY Act Vote
CFTC Chair Michael Selig is preparing an agency-led crypto framework if the CLARITY Act fails to advance in the Sept. 15 Senate vote. The proposed ...
Yahoo14 days agoCME
Why Is CME (CME) Up 6.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
CME (CME) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
Yahoo14 days agoCME

Wall Street's existential crisis over perpetual futures — the 24/7 security on steroids — just got urgent
Perpetual futures, or perps, are shaking up exchanges as investors seek continuous access to trading.
CNBC14 days agoCME

CME Group (CME) Is Emerging As A Key Voice In Crypto Regulation
CME Group (NasdaqGS:CME) took part in a White House crypto summit alongside major financial institutions, underscoring its role in US digital asset policy discussions. The company featured in talks on regulatory frameworks for crypto markets, highlighting its engagement beyond traditional futures and options. At a recent CFTC meeting, CME Group's CEO publicly challenged a prediction market competitor, focusing on market integrity and regulatory standards. The twin events put CME Group at the...
Yahoo14 days agoCME

Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC
CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded barbs during a CFTC meeting over prediction markets, manipulation, and regulatory standards.
Yahoo14 days agoCME

Deutsche Bank Downgrades CME Group to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $270
Deutsche Bank analyst Brian Bedell downgrades CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $286 to $270.
Benzinga16 days agoCME

What CME Group (CME)'s Expansion Into AI Compute and Niche Futures Means For Shareholders
CME Group has recently outlined a wave of product launches, including index-based Hockey futures tied to NHL statistics, Compute futures linked to GPU rental indexes with Silicon Data, expanded 24/7 trading for 100-Ounce Silver futures, new E-nano equity index futures, and growing access to Spot-Quoted futures through TradeStation and enhanced market data via dxFeed. Together, these initiatives extend CME Group’s reach into AI infrastructure, sports performance indexes, and retail-friendly...
Yahoo22 days agoCME

OPEC And IEA Each Took A Knife To 2026 Oil Demand Outlooks. How Bad Are They Really?
Oil futures stumbled Thursday as two key reports point to weaker global demand for oil in 2026. CME Group data shows U.S. crude oil prices are off morning lows but down 1.7% to $81.88 a barrel in afternoon action. Crude oil prices bounced back over the past week as faith in a Strait of Hormuz deal waned.
Yahoo22 days agoCME
CME Group Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings
CME Group has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
Yahoo22 days agoCME

CME Group Foundation Invests $360K in First-Generation Illinois Scholars
CME Group Foundation announced today it has awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 15 low-income, first-generation Illinois college students who are majoring in finance, technology and related fields. To honor this year's recipients, CME Group executives will host a Day of Recognition and Market Education.
Yahoo22 days agoCME

CME Group: 'Buy' The Market's Infrastructure
CME Group benefits from interest rate volatility, proprietary benchmark products, and a high-margin, recurring revenue model. Read why CME stock is a Buy.
SeekingAlpha22 days agoCME
