For years, prediction markets lived on the fringes of finance — interesting, occasionally accurate, but easy for investors to dismiss. Danny Moses says that complacency is becoming a mistake in 2026. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Moses was blunt: prediction markets are no longer noise. As liquidity improves, he says they're turning into a real signal — one investors ignore at their own risk. • CME Group stock is trading in a tight range. What's ahead for CME stock? Tell-tale signs include: 1. Liq ...

Ernest HoffmanErnest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations. Ernest began working in market news in 2007, establishing the broadcast division of CEP News in Montreal, Canada, where he developed the fastest web-based audio news service in the world and produced economic news videos in partnership with MSN and the TMX. He has a Bachelor's degree Specialization in ...

Core Insights - MIAX Exchange Group achieved a record 2.4 billion multi-listed options contracts in 2025, marking a 41.1% increase compared to 2024 [1] - The average daily trading volume (ADV) for MIAX Exchange Group reached 11.1 million contracts in Q4 2025, a 46.5% year-over-year increase [5] - MIAX Exchange Group's annual market share reached a record 17.1% in 2025, reflecting a 13.1% increase year-over-year [5] Trading Volume and Market Share - The average daily trading volume for U.S. multi-list options in December 2025 was 53,703 thousand contracts, an 11.4% increase from December 2024 [4] - MIAX Exchange Group's options ADV in December 2025 was 9,201 thousand contracts, a 16.7% increase from December 2024 [4] - MIAX Futures achieved an annual ADV record of 12,989 contracts in 2025, a 2.7% increase year-over-year [5] Performance Comparison - MIAX Exchange Group's quarterly market share reached 18.2% in Q4 2025, a 14.1% increase year-over-year [5] - The market share for MIAX Exchange Group options was 17.1% in December 2025, up from 15.1% in December 2024 [4] - MIAX Pearl's ADV in December 2025 was 120 million, a decrease of 34.3% from December 2024 [4]

Core Insights - The market returned 16% last year, indicating a strong performance in investment opportunities [1] Group 1: Analyst Insights - Leo Nelissen focuses on major economic developments related to supply chains, infrastructure, and commodities, providing analysis and actionable investment ideas [1] - The emphasis is placed on dividend growth opportunities, which are critical for income-focused investors [1]

NEW YORK, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results announcement. Who:Nasdaq’s CEO, CFO, and additional members of its senior management team What:Review Nasdaq’s fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results When:Thursday, January 29, 2026 Results Call: 8:00 AM Eastern Senior management will be available for questions from the investment community following prepared remarks. All participants can access the confere ...

Daily financing adjustment as a percentage of the change of the underlying close over close (close today [T] vs. close yesterday [T-1])This minimal impact of the financing adjustment to a trader’s PnL if the position is held overnight can be shown in a few ways:It is important to note that for intra-day traders, or positions which are closed within the same trade date, the financing component will not impact the PnL and is irrelevant.For a full breakdown of Spot-Quoted futures and its mechanics, please read ...

CME Group reported record trading activity across its markets in 2025 with average daily volume (ADV) reaching 28.1 million contracts up 6% from the previous year. The gains were broad-based spanning interest rates, equities, commodities and cryptocurrencies, showing CME’s central role in global risk management as macro volatility and institutional participation intensified. In the fourth-quarter ADV climbed to a record 27.4 million contracts while December ADV reached 23.5 million marking the strongest ...

CME Group's (CME) cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume surged to record highs last year, with average daily volume jumping 139% year-over-year to 278,000 contracts even as the largest tokens fell. The volume equates to roughly $12 billion in daily notional value, according to data released by the company, and marks the crypto products' strongest annual performance since their debut in 2017. The exchange pointed to its micro-ether and micro-bitcoin futures contracts as record performers, with averag ...

Core Insights - CME Group reported record average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts for the full year 2025, a 6% increase from 2024 [1] - Q4 2025 ADV reached a record 27.4 million contracts, while December ADV also set a record at 23.5 million contracts [1] Full-Year 2025 Highlights - Record annual ADV was achieved across various asset classes including interest rate, energy, agricultural, metals, and cryptocurrency products [2] - U.S. Treasury and SOFR complexes also saw record annual ADV [2] - International ADV increased by 8% to a record 8.4 million contracts, with notable growth in EMEA and APAC regions [3] Q4 2025 Highlights - Interest Rate ADV increased by 4% to a record 14.2 million contracts [3] - Equity Index ADV rose by 22% to 7.7 million contracts, with Micro E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures ADV increasing by 41% [3] - Energy ADV reached 2.5 million contracts, while Agricultural ADV increased by 2% to 1.8 million contracts [3] December 2025 Highlights - December saw record ADV in Metals at 1.3 million contracts, with Micro Gold futures ADV increasing by 312% to 449,000 contracts [6] - Cryptocurrency ADV reached a record of 339,000 contracts in December, representing a notional value of $9.4 billion [6] - BrokerTec U.S. Repo average daily notional value increased by 14% to $386 billion [6]

More Chinese and local issuers could tap Dubai to list debt and equity securities, signalling confidence in the Chinese economy and the deepening economic corridor between China and the Middle East, according to the CEO of Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The momentum would build on Emirates NBD Bank's recent offshore yuan bond of 1 billion yuan (US$143 million), listed on Nasdaq Dubai, marking the lender's return to the dim sum bond market and enabling global investors to access yuan-denominate ...