NYSE Lowers Trade-Halt Threshold
Aaron Katsman (October 1st, 2008) Writes:
The NYSE is bracing itself for more trouble. The Wall Street Journal reports that the exchange has lowered the threshold for halting trade on single-day losses. A 1,100 point fall (roughly 10%) before 2pm will prompt a shutdown of the market for at least 30 minutes.


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