March 12 (LNGJ) - CME Group, one of the largest derivatives trading and settlement platforms for energy futures and options, including natural gas and LNG, said it would close its Chicago trading floor as of the close of business on Friday, March 13, 2020, as a precaution to reduce large gatherings that can contribute to the spread of coronavirus. CME said the move was in line with the advice of medical professionals.
“All products will continue to trade on CME Globex as they do today,” stated CME. “No coronavirus cases have been reported on the trading floor or in the Chicago Board of Trade building,” it added. CME explained that the reopening of the trading floor would be evaluated as more medical guidance on the coronavirus becomes available. The company's headquarters at 20 S Wacker Drive in Chicago would remain open.
