CME Group is a leading global derivatives marketplace formed in 2007 through the merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade. It operates major exchanges such as CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX, offering futures and options on a wide range of asset classes including commodities, interest rates, equity indexes, and foreign exchange. The company plays a critical role in global price discovery and risk management for traders, investors, and institutions.