Trading in interest rate and foreign exchange markets, which opened at 7:20 a.m. (CST), suspended today at 9:15 a.m. (CST). Open outcry trading in all U.S. equity and agricultural products, which normally begin at 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. respectively, did not take place. Electronic trading on CME's GLOBEX2 system of equity markets was suspended at 8:30 also.
CME is sending home non-essential personnel for the day.
CME officials said there will be a recording with information with respect to after-hours GLOBEX trading today and open outcry and electronic trading for tomorrow through 312/930-2324. The recording will be updated as there are new developments
