dailyloe.com – CNBC announced a new partnership with CBOE Global Markets on Tuesday. The deal establishes a daily broadcast studio directly on the CBOE trading floor in Chicago. This move aims to provide real-time coverage of the surging options market.
The business news network will station an options reporter at the new studio. It will also conduct live guest interviews from the bustling trading floor. The dedicated broadcast facility is scheduled to open later this year.
Financial terms of the agreement were not publicly disclosed. The partnership responds to unprecedented demand for U.S. options trading. Retail and institutional investors are increasingly using options for risk management.
Total U.S. options trading volume reached 15.2 billion contracts in 2025. This figure represents a 26% increase from the prior record year in 2024. Activity hit new highs in single stock, ETF, and index options.
The CBOE trading floor hosts over 300 brokers and market professionals. These individuals represent firms from Chicago and across the globe. The floor remains a central hub for global options activity.
David Cho, editor-in-chief of CNBC, explained the strategic rationale. He stated that audience demand for real-time options insight has grown. The expansion strengthens CNBC’s on-the-ground reporting from the market’s center.
Cho emphasized the collaboration supports a broader network strategy. It involves investing in market coverage that provides essential content. The goal is to educate investors navigating this critical investing landscape.
A CNBC spokesperson confirmed the specific journalist for the floor has not been chosen. The selection process for the on-site reporter is still underway. This person will become a permanent fixture in the Chicago trading hub.
The launch aligns with the rapid growth of options-based exchange-traded funds. These financial products have contributed significantly to overall trading volumes. The new studio will offer direct access to this dynamic market environment.[]
Source: Talking Biz News
