DGCX records strong interest in G6 currencies

  • Date: 03-Nov-2020
  • Source: Emirates Business
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:UAE
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DGCX records strong interest in G6 currencies

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) continued its strong growth trajectory during October, with its G6 currencies portfolio a standout performer during the month. The portfolio recorded an impressive year-to-date (y-t-d) volume growth of 378%, compared to same period last year. Among G6 currency pairs, Euro and British Pound Futures Contracts registered strongest performances, recording an impressive year-on-year (y-o-y) Average Daily Volume growth of 67%, and 392% respectively. Market Participants turned to alternative safe-haven assets last month, with DGCX registering a spike in trading in its Silver Futures product, recording a y-t-d volume growth of 99%, compared to same period last year. The Exchange also registered the highest volume, value and open interest (OI) in its Pound Sterling, GBP, FX Rolling