1st May, 2026

Global exchange traded derivatives markets recorded a sharp increase in activity in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), with volumes and open interest rising across asset classes as volatility in energy markets fed through to rates and the wider commodities space.
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