Trading at CME's two Chicago exchanges has grown only 17% this year, the slowest pace since at least 2002, and some analysts forecast declines next year. Third-quarter profit rose 3%, to $278 million. Meanwhile, shares of CME swung widely last month as investors tried to gauge its chances of success in the swaps business; starting Oct. 13, the stock slumped 43%, hitting a three-year low of $233.19 a share on Oct. 27.The challenge is unprecedented for CME, which has increased its profits and share price since its public offering in December 2002.
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