Summary:
CME trading is suspended from refrigeration issues, causing price swings and low liquidity. XAUUSD/XAGUSD allow only closing positions; measures may change.
Please be advised that trading has been suspended owing to refrigeration issues at the CME data centre. Consequently, irregular price fluctuations have been observed in certain trading instruments, accompanied by a substantial decrease in liquidity.
To effectively manage risks and protect client accounts, we will promptly implement the following measures for the [XAUUSD][XAGUSD] : only the closing of existing positions will be permitted, whereas opening new positions will be prohibited.
These measures will be subject to ongoing review in accordance with prevailing market conditions. Any modifications to these measures will be communicated to you separately.
On Nov 27, 2025, U.S. holiday trading hours will adjust across markets, with wider spreads and lower liquidity expected. See table for details.
2025-11-24
EBC will run weekend MT4/MT5 maintenance, suspending trading. MT4 Live02 will compress pre-Jul 31 2025 closed orders. Users should back up history.
2025-11-20
EBC will set leverage to 1:200 for new positions from 15:00–15:35 MT on Nov 20 before U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls, possibly raising margin use and stop-out risk.
2025-11-19