CME Group Inc. is set to introduce financial contracts linked to sports events and economic indicators by the end of the year, according to sources. This move positions the Chicago-based exchange in direct competition with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The new contracts will be available through futures commission merchants, including a partnership with FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment. CME is also considering offering these contracts on other platforms, potentially making them accessible to traditional retail investment brokerage firms. A CME representative noted that the plans are still subject to change.