Index values for Dow, S&P 500 are working again after hourlong freeze
Index values for Dow, S&P 500 are working again after hourlong freeze
Market Index Freeze and Recovery
Hourlong Freeze of Dow and S&P 500
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 calculations were halted for approximately an hour due to data feed issues.
Impact on Trading and Index Futures
Despite the freeze, trading and futures markets for both indexes continued without disruption.
Resumption of Index Calculations
Calculations for both indexes resumed before noon, ensuring minimal disruption to market activities.
What specific technical issue caused the halt in the calculations of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average on Thursday?
The specific technical issue that caused the halt in the calculations of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average on Thursday was related to the data feeds for key market averages5. The CME Group confirmed that there were issues affecting at least the calculations of those two indexes on Thursday for its customers. The calculations for the Dow and S&P 500 froze at about 10:41 a.m. ET and then resumed shortly before noon.
At what exact time did the calculations for the Dow and S&P 500 indexes freeze, and when were they resumed?
The calculations for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 indexes froze at about 10:41 a.m. ET and resumed shortly before noon on Thursday.