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Compute Futures Get Ready To Launch - with Peter Keavey from CME Group
Episode 17
Thursday, 24 September, 2026

With trillions of dollars flowing into AI infrastructure, market participants are looking for transparent ways to price their investments and manage risk. That is where a financial product like futures comes into play. The notion that GPU compute could one day trade like soybeans or crude oil is quickly shifting from a Silicon Valley pipe dream … to reality. In this episode, Peter Keavey, managing director of energy and environmental products at CME Group, explains the role that futures, specifically compute futures, can play in expanding this nascent market. More resourcesLearn more about Compute Futures from CME Group.Highlights01:08 - What Are Compute Futures? 02:45 - Key Market Participants03:11 - Scale of the Compute Market & Importance of Price Signals04:59 - Market Risks: Supply Chain, Energy & Power Dynamics06:57 - Weather Risks & Geographical Considerations08:17 - Data Center Locations & Attribute Pricing09:59 - Future Chip Generations & CME Innovation Strategy11:48 - Managing Industry Developments & AI R&D Trends13:33 - Expected Launch Timeline