How FX traders searched for the light amid tariff turmoil
Traders found consistent and actionable pricing in lit FX spot and futures order books during volatility rollercoaster in Q2, finds CME
In the first half of 2025, the combination of US tariff announcements and fiscal and monetary policy uncertainty led to volatility in foreign exchange markets not seen since early 2020.
During this period, FX central limit order books (Clobs) proved vital to traders for managing their risk, providing market transparency, deep liquidity and execution reliability, which is critical in difficult market conditions. As a result, there was a significant increase in volumes with several all-time volume
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