CME trading halted due to cooling issue at data centres

Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday trading in derivative markets was halted due to a cooling issue at data centres.

“Support is working to resolve the issue in the near term and will advise clients of Pre-Open details as soon as they are available,” CME said in a statement.

Futures trading for the US S&P 500 and Nasdaq along with foreign exchange products were affected. REUTERS

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