CME Data-Center Failure Freezes Global Futures, FX and Commodities Trading
A data-centre cooling failure at CME Group halted futures and options trading globally, freezing markets for commodities, FX, equities and bonds.
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A data-centre cooling failure at CME Group halted futures and options trading globally, freezing markets for commodities, FX, equities and bonds.
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