[CME's 24/7 Gold Futures Launches with Nearly 15,000 Contracts Traded in First Weekend, Driven by Retail Investors] According to Golden Finance, on July 28, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group Inc.) announced that its 1-ounce gold futures with 24/7 trading saw stronger-than-expected demand and ample market liquidity during its first weekend launch, despite low volatility. During the first weekend of the new 24/7 trading schedule, nearly 15,000 1-ounce gold futures contracts were traded, with a nominal value of approximately $60 million. The participant composition of CME is similar to its existing 1-ounce gold customer base, with demand continuing to be primarily driven by retail investors.