US CME all-weather gold futures were launched on the first weekend, with nearly 15,000 contracts traded mainly among retail investors

July 28, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group Inc. Said that when its 1 ounce gold futures were trading all-day (24/7) on the first weekend, despite low volatility, demand was stronger than expected and market liquidity was abundant. On the first weekend of the launch of the new all-weather trading schedule, nearly 15,000 1-ounce gold futures contracts were traded, with a nominal value of approximately US$60 million. CME's participant composition is similar to its existing 1-ounce gold customer base, and demand continues to come mainly from retail investors.