CME Group, an exchange operator, announced a boost in its adjusted profit for the first quarter, fueled by a surge in futures and options contracts linked to U.S. Treasuries and increased trading activity in commodity markets. The company experienced record growth in its average daily volume (ADV) for U.S. Treasuries futures and options, reaching a high of 7.8 million contracts per day, and a 14% increase in its commodities markets ADV to 4.7 million contracts. Despite hopes for a ‘soft landing’ in inflation, uncertainty persists regarding interest rate trajectories as investors evaluate recent economic data.