Strong trading volumes in equities, interest rates and foreign exchange products on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have boosted revenues and earnings to record levels in the second quarter of the year.

Net revenues increased 32% to a record $142.4m (€125.1m) for the quarter, compared with $107.5m in the same quarter last year. Net income also reached record levels, rising 67% to $35m from $21m in 2002.