US futures exchange volumes increased sharply in September 2014, bringing year-to-date volume to 2.3 billion contracts, according to TABB Group.

However, the year-to-date total is 2.5 per cent lower than the same period a year earlier.
 
During Q3 2014, interest rate volumes reflected interest rate policy changes and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy, with record volumes on days like Oct ober 15 reported by major US derivatives exchanges.
 
CFTC-reporting Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) continue to decline (-11 firms YTD). The futures brokerage market share remains concentrated as revenue opportunities continue to receive mixed signals.
 
TABB Group’s US Futures Market Review: Third Quarter 2014 report, written by Matt Simon, covers volumes and open interest analysis, asset type usage and trends and an overview of FCMs, including market share details.