CME Group futures go dark following major data center disruption

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CME Group halted futures trading on the Globex platform due to technical issues related to datacenter overheating.
The disruption affected access to quotes and positions for commodities such as precious metals and agricultural products.

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CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, on Friday halted futures trading on its Globex platform due to technical issues involving overheating problems at datacenters.

The disruption affected access to futures quotes and positions in commodities including precious metals, agricultural products, and other asset classes. The technical problems impacted trading operations across CME Group’s futures and options markets.

The timing proved particularly notable as the halt coincided with expectations of significant activity in silver and gold futures, with precious metals positioned for potential upward movements when the technical issues occurred.

CME Group provides a diverse range of futures and options products focused on risk management across various asset classes including agriculture and precious metals through its derivatives marketplace.