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Microsoft outage disrupts commodity trading; oil price feeds and communications affected
Microsoft faced a significant service outage that impacted global trading operations, particularly in commodities such as oil. The disruption forced traders to revert to alternative communication methods.
What was reported
The outage forced some trading teams to use phone, fax, and instant messaging instead of digital communications.
S&P Global's PLATTS reported delays in updates for refined fuels, natural gas, and biofuel prices, suspending 22 biofuel price series.
Recovery efforts on Microsoft's part are ongoing, with over 20 services still at risk for errors as of Friday.
Why it matters
Service outages can severely affect commodity trading, where timely communication and accurate data are critical. Such disruptions highlight the reliance on technology in trading operations and the challenges traders face during technical failures.
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