Trading of futures and options on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange was halted by a data-center fault, causing hours of disruption to markets across equities, foreign exchange, bonds and commodities. The malfunction was caused by cooling system problems at a data center in the Chicago area, according to facility operator CyrusOne. Engineering teams have restarted several chillers and deployed temporary cooling equipment, a spokesperson said, without giving a time for the resumption of normal operations. Mo ...

Group 1: Commodity Market Overview - The ongoing US government shutdown has created unusual dynamics across various commodity sectors and markets [3] - The US dollar index has strengthened, leading to positive performance in the commodity complex, with all three major commodities starting the week in the green [3] - US Treasury yields are rising, indicating potential interest rate hikes to address anticipated inflation [3] Group 2: Metals Sector - December gold (GCZ25) reached a record high of $3,973.70, increasing by $64.80 (1.7%), despite the strong US dollar [4] - Silver prices also rose, with the December contract gaining $0.625 (1.3%) [4] - The upward trend in gold and silver prices is supported by ongoing purchases from central banks worldwide [4] Group 3: Energies Sector - King Crude Oil (WTI) (CLX25) saw an increase of $1.24 (2.0%) early Monday morning [5] - Futures spreads indicate stronger backwardation, but there is skepticism regarding the fundamental implications of this trend, as crude oil has been trending sideways to down for much of the past five years [5] - There appears to be a disconnect between the forward curve and the futures market dynamics, raising questions about future market behavior [5]