Individual open interest records set yesterday for CME products include: Eurodollar Options: 23,799,667 Eurodollar Futures: 10,006,439 Lean Hogs: 149,678 Swiss Franc: 134,461 New York City Weather: 7,409 Cash Butter: 3,670
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