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On January 29, the Exchange recorded its second highest daily volume for currencies with 9,892 contracts, valued at $674m. This was close to the record of 10,669 contracts achieved in August 2009.
Eric Hasham, Chief Executive Officer, DGCX, said:
"The performance in the first month of 2010 is testimony to the stronger demand and participation that we are witnessing for both commodity and currency derivatives. Volatility in commodities and currencies has continued into 2010, which is encouraging participants to tap into the hedging benefits offered by DGCX futures contracts. The year has started positively for the exchange and as the economic recovery continues, DGCX will consolidate its growth and position as the region's leading derivatives exchange."
Total currency volume was 104,614 contracts in January, up by 463% on last year. Gold futures volume was 42,289 contracts, up 142% on last year. WTI crude oil and silver futures were also up on last year, with volumes of 4,294 and 2,550 contracts.
Posted by Siba Sami Ammari
