CME to launch 24/7 trading for 100-ounce silver futures in S...BusinessMove follows strong demand for round-the-clock gold futures trading as CME's precious metals business records record volumes in the first half of 2026CME Group said it will introduce round-the-clock trading for its 100-ounce Silver futures contract from September, expanding access to its retail-focused precious metals products following strong demand for 24/7 gold futures trading. Chicago: CME Group said it will introduce round-the-clock trading for its 100-ounce Silver futures contract from September, expanding access to its retail-focused precious metals products following strong demand for 24/7 gold futures trading. Record silver trading volumesCME said silver futures recorded an average of $50 billion in daily notional trading volume during the first six months of the year. The 100-Ounce Silver futures contract, launched in February 2026, recorded average daily volume (ADV) of 17,800 contracts during the first half. Awaiting regulatory approvalCME said the planned September launch of 24/7 trading for the silver contract remains subject to regulatory review.