With most of the regulatory approvals received and compliances dealt with, NYSE's merger with IntercontinentalExchange Inc. ( ICE ) is nearing completion and is likely to boost efficiencies, making it one of the strongest exchanges in the world. However, technology service and listing revenues remained weak. However, sluggish growth trend in trading volumes in both the U.S. and Europeis expected to continue in the upcoming quarters as well, given the volatility in interest rates, inflation and changes in price levels of contracts, as well as intense product and price competition.