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According to our latest research, the global swap futures market size in 2024 is valued at USD 3.9 billion, reflecting a robust and expanding landscape driven by evolving financial risk management needs and increasing demand for transparent, standardized derivatives instruments. With a remarkable CAGR of 14.2% projected for the period 2025–2033, the market is forecasted to reach an impressive USD 12.1 billion by 2033. This growth is primarily fueled by the increasing adoption of swap futures for hedging interest rate, credit, and currency risks, as well as the growing sophistication of trading strategies among institutional investors worldwide.
A key growth factor propelling the swap futures market is the heightened regulatory scrutiny and evolving compliance requirements in global financial markets. Regulatory reforms such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the United States and the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) in Europe have mandated greater transparency, central clearing, and standardized trading of derivatives contracts. Swap futures, as exchange-traded derivatives, offer significant advantages over traditional over-the-counter (OTC) swaps, including reduced counterparty risk, improved price discovery, and lower capital requirements. These regulatory drivers are compelling financial institutions and corporate treasuries to increasingly favor swap futures for risk management and speculative purposes, thereby accelerating market growth.
Another significant driver is the continuous innovation in trading technologies and the proliferation of electronic trading platforms. The migration from voice-based OTC trading to highly automated, electronic exchange-traded platforms has substantially enhanced the liquidity, accessibility, and efficiency of swap futures markets. Advanced algorithmic trading, real-time risk analytics, and seamless integration with clearinghouses have made swap futures more attractive to a broader spectrum of market participants, including asset managers, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms. The resulting surge in trading volumes and open interest further reinforces the virtuous cycle of liquidity and market depth, underpinning sustained expansion in the swap futures market.
Furthermore, the shift in global interest rate environments and currency volatility has amplified the need for robust hedging solutions among corporates and institutional investors. As central banks adjust monetary policies in response to inflationary pressures and macroeconomic uncertainties, the demand for interest rate, credit, and currency swap futures as risk mitigation tools has intensified. These instruments enable market participants to efficiently manage exposures, lock in funding costs, and exploit arbitrage opportunities across diverse asset classes. The growing interconnectedness of global financial markets and the increasing complexity of risk profiles are expected to continue driving the adoption of swap futures over the coming decade.
In the realm of financial derivatives, Total Return Equity Swaps have emerged as a pivotal tool for investors seeking to gain exposure to equity returns without directly owning the underlying assets. These swaps allow parties to exchange the total return of an equity asset, including dividends and capital gains, for a predetermined interest rate or another financial instrument's return. This mechanism provides flexibility and efficiency in managing equity exposure, particularly in volatile markets. The increasing use of Total Return Equity Swaps reflects a broader trend towards sophisticated risk management strategies, enabling investors to optimize their portfolios while mitigating potential risks associated with direct equity investments.
From a regional perspective, North America currently dominates the swap futures market, accounting for the largest share in 2024, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. The United States, in particular, has established itself as a global hub for swap futures trading, supported by advanced market infrastructure, deep liquidity pools, and a mature regulatory environment. Europe is witnessing steady growth, propelled by regulatory harmonization and increased participation from institutional investors. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is emerging as a high-growth region, f
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TwitterThe New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world, with an equity market capitalization of almost ** trillion U.S. dollars as of November 2025. The following largest three exchanges were the NASDAQ, PINK Exchange, and the Frankfurt Exchange. What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange is a marketplace where stockbrokers, traders, buyers, and sellers can trade in equities products. The largest exchanges have thousands of listed companies. These companies sell shares of their business, giving the general public the opportunity to invest in them. The oldest stock exchange worldwide is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, founded in the late sixteenth century. Other functions of a stock exchange Since these are publicly traded companies, every firm listed on a stock exchange has had an initial public offering (IPO). The largest IPOs can raise billions of dollars in equity for the firm involved. Related to stock exchanges are derivatives exchanges, where stock options, futures contracts, and other derivatives can be traded.
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Dividend-Per-Share Time Series for Cboe Global Markets Inc. Cboe Global Markets, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an options exchange in the United States and internationally. It operates through six segments: Options, North American Equities, Europe and Asia Pacific, Futures, Global FX, and Digital. The Options segment trades in listed market indices. Its North American Equities segment trades in listed U.S. and Canadian equities. This segment also offers exchange-traded products (ETP) transaction and listing services. The Europe and Asia Pacific segment provides pan-European listed equities and derivatives transaction services, ETPs, exchange-traded commodities, and international depository receipts, as well as ETP listings and clearing services. Its Futures segment offers and trades in futures and other related products. The Global FX segment provides institutional foreign exchange (FX) trading and non-deliverable forward FX transactions services. Its Digital segment offers Cboe Digital, an operator of the United States based digital asset spot market and a regulated futures exchange; Cboe Clear Digital, a regulated clearinghouse; licensing of proprietary market data; and access and capacity services. It has strategic relationships with S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC; Frank Russell Company; FTSE International Limited; and MSCI Inc. The company was formerly known as CBOE Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in October 2017. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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TTF Gas fell to 27.92 EUR/MWh on December 3, 2025, down 0.17% from the previous day. Over the past month, TTF Gas's price has fallen 14.22%, and is down 40.94% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. EU Natural Gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.
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Other-Long-Term-Liabilities Time Series for Cboe Global Markets Inc. Cboe Global Markets, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an options exchange in the United States and internationally. It operates through six segments: Options, North American Equities, Europe and Asia Pacific, Futures, Global FX, and Digital. The Options segment trades in listed market indices. Its North American Equities segment trades in listed U.S. and Canadian equities. This segment also offers exchange-traded products (ETP) transaction and listing services. The Europe and Asia Pacific segment provides pan-European listed equities and derivatives transaction services, ETPs, exchange-traded commodities, and international depository receipts, as well as ETP listings and clearing services. Its Futures segment offers and trades in futures and other related products. The Global FX segment provides institutional foreign exchange (FX) trading and non-deliverable forward FX transactions services. Its Digital segment offers Cboe Digital, an operator of the United States based digital asset spot market and a regulated futures exchange; Cboe Clear Digital, a regulated clearinghouse; licensing of proprietary market data; and access and capacity services. It has strategic relationships with S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC; Frank Russell Company; FTSE International Limited; and MSCI Inc. The company was formerly known as CBOE Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in October 2017. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 23722 points on December 2, 2025, gaining 0.56% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.70%, though it remains 18.51% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.
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Accounts-Payable Time Series for Cboe Global Markets Inc. Cboe Global Markets, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an options exchange in the United States and internationally. It operates through six segments: Options, North American Equities, Europe and Asia Pacific, Futures, Global FX, and Digital. The Options segment trades in listed market indices. Its North American Equities segment trades in listed U.S. and Canadian equities. This segment also offers exchange-traded products (ETP) transaction and listing services. The Europe and Asia Pacific segment provides pan-European listed equities and derivatives transaction services, ETPs, exchange-traded commodities, and international depository receipts, as well as ETP listings and clearing services. Its Futures segment offers and trades in futures and other related products. The Global FX segment provides institutional foreign exchange (FX) trading and non-deliverable forward FX transactions services. Its Digital segment offers Cboe Digital, an operator of the United States based digital asset spot market and a regulated futures exchange; Cboe Clear Digital, a regulated clearinghouse; licensing of proprietary market data; and access and capacity services. It has strategic relationships with S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC; Frank Russell Company; FTSE International Limited; and MSCI Inc. The company was formerly known as CBOE Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in October 2017. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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| BASE YEAR | 2024 |
| HISTORICAL DATA | 2019 - 2023 |
| REGIONS COVERED | North America, Europe, APAC, South America, MEA |
| REPORT COVERAGE | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| MARKET SIZE 2024 | 5.33(USD Billion) |
| MARKET SIZE 2025 | 5.64(USD Billion) |
| MARKET SIZE 2035 | 10.0(USD Billion) |
| SEGMENTS COVERED | Market Type, Participants, Market Instrument, Trading Volume, Regional |
| COUNTRIES COVERED | US, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Rest of APAC, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of South America, GCC, South Africa, Rest of MEA |
| KEY MARKET DYNAMICS | increased trading volume, market sentiment influence, pre-market news impact, regulatory changes, technological advancements |
| MARKET FORECAST UNITS | USD Billion |
| KEY COMPANIES PROFILED | Credit Suisse, UBS, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Group, Jefferies Group, Wells Fargo, RBC Capital Markets, Cowen Inc., BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, Barclays |
| MARKET FORECAST PERIOD | 2025 - 2035 |
| KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES | Algorithmic trading advancements, Increased retail investor participation, Enhanced market data analytics, Regulatory changes fostering transparency, Integration of AI technologies |
| COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE (CAGR) | 5.9% (2025 - 2035) |
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France's main stock market index, the FR40, rose to 8121 points on December 2, 2025, gaining 0.29% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.13% and is up 11.93% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.
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This study examines the carbon stocks dynamics of harvested wood products (HWPs) and their implications for European forest-based climate mitigation strategies, focusing on Northern and Alpine regions. The sawnwood market share in these regions has undergone structural changes in recent decades, which was overlooked by previous research on future trajectories of HWP carbon stocks. To address this gap, our study employs a method that effectively controls for such shifts and identifies key predictors influencing HWP carbon stock dynamics. Using a combination of least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and panel model analysis with time-fixed effects, we consistently found GDP, timber output, and economic openness to exert significant positive impacts on the production of all HWP categories studied (sawnwood, wood-based panels, and paper and paperboard). In contrast to earlier findings, our projections suggest that, without additional policies, HWP carbon stocks are likely to shift from being carbon sinks to sources by 2050. We conclude that achieving substantial climate change mitigation through the forest-based sector demands policy interventions to foster new applications for assortments predominantly used in short-lived products (e.g., paper and paperboard), and measures to extend the average product half-life through reconfiguring the forest-based sector.
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| BASE YEAR | 2024 |
| HISTORICAL DATA | 2019 - 2023 |
| REGIONS COVERED | North America, Europe, APAC, South America, MEA |
| REPORT COVERAGE | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| MARKET SIZE 2024 | 14.4(USD Billion) |
| MARKET SIZE 2025 | 15.1(USD Billion) |
| MARKET SIZE 2035 | 25.0(USD Billion) |
| SEGMENTS COVERED | Investment Type, Metal Type, Account Type, Customer Type, Regional |
| COUNTRIES COVERED | US, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Rest of APAC, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of South America, GCC, South Africa, Rest of MEA |
| KEY MARKET DYNAMICS | Rising investment demand, Economic uncertainty impact, Increasing awareness of diversification, Regulatory changes in trading, Technological advancements in transactions |
| MARKET FORECAST UNITS | USD Billion |
| KEY COMPANIES PROFILED | Polyus Gold International Limited, Royal Gold, Inc., Wheaton Precious Metals Corp, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, Newmont Corporation, China National Gold Group, Barrick Gold Corporation, Sibanye Stillwater, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Gold Fields Limited, Kinross Gold Corporation, Zijin Mining Group, AngloGold Ashanti Limited, FrancoNevada Corporation, Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd |
| MARKET FORECAST PERIOD | 2025 - 2035 |
| KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES | Rising demand for physical gold, Increasing adoption of digital accounts, Growth in investment diversification, Favorable regulatory environment, Enhanced security features for transactions |
| COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE (CAGR) | 5.1% (2025 - 2035) |
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This dataset encompasses daily price and volume data from several major global stock indices and commodities for the period of 2008 to 2023. The following financial instruments are included:
^NYA: NYSE Composite (New York Stock Exchange) ^IXIC: NASDAQ Composite ^FTSE: FTSE 100 Index (Financial Times Stock Exchange, UK) ^NSEI: Nifty 50 (National Stock Exchange of India) ^BSESN: BSE SENSEX (Bombay Stock Exchange, India) ^N225: Nikkei 225 (Japan) 000001.SS: SSE Composite Index (Shanghai Stock Exchange) ^N100: Euronext 100 (European Stock Exchange) ^DJI: Dow Jones Industrial Average (USA) ^GSPC: S&P 500 Index (USA) GC=F: Gold Futures CL=F: Crude Oil Futures
For each ticker symbol, the following columns are included:
Date: The date of the data point. Open: The opening price for the given date. High: The highest price for the given date. Low: The lowest price for the given date. Close: The closing price for the given date. Adj Close: The adjusted closing price for the given date. Volume: The number of shares traded on the given date.
Usage: This data can be used for a wide range of tasks such as financial analysis, trading strategy backtesting, machine learning modelling, etc. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in financial market dynamics and the interconnectedness of global financial markets.
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Repository for supporting Baltic Atlantis data for the GCB paper: "Multiple Models of European Marine Fish Stocks: Regional Winners and Losers in a Future Climate."Climate change continues to alter the productivity of commercially and culturally important fisheries with major consequences for food security and coastal economies. We provide the first, multi-model projections of changes in the distribution and productivity of 18 key fish stocks across seven European regional seas spanning the Mediterranean to the Arctic, using eleven state-of-the-art bio-ecological models.Here is provided output data for the different scenarios tested with the Baltic Atlantis model also referring back to: Bossier, S., Nielsen, J.R., Almroth Rosell, E., Höglund, A., Bastardie, F., Neuenfeldt, S., Wåhlström, I., and Christensen, A. 2021. Integrated ecosystem impacts of climate change and eutrophication on main Baltic fishery resources. J. Ecol. Modelling ECOMOD 453 [109609] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2021.109609 https://youtu.be/G4JE3W1K7vk
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| HISTORICAL DATA | 2019 - 2023 |
| REGIONS COVERED | North America, Europe, APAC, South America, MEA |
| REPORT COVERAGE | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| MARKET SIZE 2024 | 2.93(USD Billion) |
| MARKET SIZE 2025 | 3.22(USD Billion) |
| MARKET SIZE 2035 | 8.5(USD Billion) |
| SEGMENTS COVERED | Deployment Type, Featuring, End User, Trading Type, Regional |
| COUNTRIES COVERED | US, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Rest of APAC, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of South America, GCC, South Africa, Rest of MEA |
| KEY MARKET DYNAMICS | Increasing demand for automation, Rise of algorithmic trading, Integration with AI technologies, Growing importance of real-time data, Regulatory compliance challenges |
| MARKET FORECAST UNITS | USD Billion |
| KEY COMPANIES PROFILED | Zerodha, Saxo Bank, TradeStation, NinjaTrader, Interactive Brokers, Merrill Edge, TD Ameritrade, MetaTrader, Thinkorswim, OANDA, Alpaca, Wealthfront, ETRADE, Robinhood, Charles Schwab |
| MARKET FORECAST PERIOD | 2025 - 2035 |
| KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES | Increased algorithmic trading adoption, Growing demand for AI integration, Expansion in emerging markets, Enhanced regulatory compliance solutions, Customizable trading strategies development |
| COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE (CAGR) | 10.2% (2025 - 2035) |
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The Directorate-General Communication has commissioned a wideranging Special Eurobarometer on the subject of Europe’s future. To this end, almost 25 000 people in the 25 European Union Member States were interviewed, using the Eurobarometer surveys' methodology. The aims of this study are: - to gain a better understanding of the state of mind of Europeans and their approach to Europe; - to analyse how European citizens perceive the image of the European Union; - to assess how European citizens perceive the European Union’s successes and failures in terms of European construction to date; - to take stock of what Europeans expect today in terms of policies and the participation of citizens.
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According to our latest research, the global swap futures market size in 2024 is valued at USD 3.9 billion, reflecting a robust and expanding landscape driven by evolving financial risk management needs and increasing demand for transparent, standardized derivatives instruments. With a remarkable CAGR of 14.2% projected for the period 2025–2033, the market is forecasted to reach an impressive USD 12.1 billion by 2033. This growth is primarily fueled by the increasing adoption of swap futures for hedging interest rate, credit, and currency risks, as well as the growing sophistication of trading strategies among institutional investors worldwide.
A key growth factor propelling the swap futures market is the heightened regulatory scrutiny and evolving compliance requirements in global financial markets. Regulatory reforms such as the Dodd-Frank Act in the United States and the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) in Europe have mandated greater transparency, central clearing, and standardized trading of derivatives contracts. Swap futures, as exchange-traded derivatives, offer significant advantages over traditional over-the-counter (OTC) swaps, including reduced counterparty risk, improved price discovery, and lower capital requirements. These regulatory drivers are compelling financial institutions and corporate treasuries to increasingly favor swap futures for risk management and speculative purposes, thereby accelerating market growth.
Another significant driver is the continuous innovation in trading technologies and the proliferation of electronic trading platforms. The migration from voice-based OTC trading to highly automated, electronic exchange-traded platforms has substantially enhanced the liquidity, accessibility, and efficiency of swap futures markets. Advanced algorithmic trading, real-time risk analytics, and seamless integration with clearinghouses have made swap futures more attractive to a broader spectrum of market participants, including asset managers, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms. The resulting surge in trading volumes and open interest further reinforces the virtuous cycle of liquidity and market depth, underpinning sustained expansion in the swap futures market.
Furthermore, the shift in global interest rate environments and currency volatility has amplified the need for robust hedging solutions among corporates and institutional investors. As central banks adjust monetary policies in response to inflationary pressures and macroeconomic uncertainties, the demand for interest rate, credit, and currency swap futures as risk mitigation tools has intensified. These instruments enable market participants to efficiently manage exposures, lock in funding costs, and exploit arbitrage opportunities across diverse asset classes. The growing interconnectedness of global financial markets and the increasing complexity of risk profiles are expected to continue driving the adoption of swap futures over the coming decade.
In the realm of financial derivatives, Total Return Equity Swaps have emerged as a pivotal tool for investors seeking to gain exposure to equity returns without directly owning the underlying assets. These swaps allow parties to exchange the total return of an equity asset, including dividends and capital gains, for a predetermined interest rate or another financial instrument's return. This mechanism provides flexibility and efficiency in managing equity exposure, particularly in volatile markets. The increasing use of Total Return Equity Swaps reflects a broader trend towards sophisticated risk management strategies, enabling investors to optimize their portfolios while mitigating potential risks associated with direct equity investments.
From a regional perspective, North America currently dominates the swap futures market, accounting for the largest share in 2024, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. The United States, in particular, has established itself as a global hub for swap futures trading, supported by advanced market infrastructure, deep liquidity pools, and a mature regulatory environment. Europe is witnessing steady growth, propelled by regulatory harmonization and increased participation from institutional investors. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is emerging as a high-growth region, f