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CME Group Inc. to Lay Off 500 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~14%
PLANNED DATE
Jan 16, 2026
500 OF 3,565 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

CME Group Inc. has announced plans to lay off 500 employees, with the layoffs scheduled to take effect on January 16, 2024. The decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs will primarily affect positions in the company's Chicago headquarters. This move reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions and operational efficiencies. CME Group aims to enhance its competitiveness in the financial services sector through these workforce reductions.

CME Group Inc. cut 500 jobs as of January 16, 2026.

That is roughly 14% of the 3,565 people CME Group Inc. employs.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

CME Group Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 500 employees, expected around January 2026. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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