The European Commission has initiated an antitrust investigation into Deutsche Boerse AG and Nasdaq Inc. over potential anti-competitive practices in derivatives trading. The probe examines whether the companies coordinated to restrict competition by dividing demand and aligning pricing strategies within the European Economic Area. This investigation follows unannounced inspections at the firms' offices in September 2024. If found guilty of breaching EU antitrust rules, the companies could face fines up to 10% of their global turnover. Following the announcement, Deutsche Boerse's shares fell 7.3%, while Nasdaq's shares declined 2.3% in pre-market trading.