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Trading volumes hit record levels as volatility surges

Trading volumes in equities and derivatives reached record levels last month after a surge in volatility and heavy trading by investors and hedge funds concerned about a substantial market correction.

The big three European stock exchanges – Deutsche Börse, Euronext and the London Stock Exchange – enjoyed their busiest month on record in terms of the number of trades and value of trading, as did the New York Stock Exchange.

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