What was the original name of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)?
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- Chicago Board of Trade
- Chicago Butter and Egg Board
- Chicago Financial Exchange
- Chicago Stock Exchange
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Explanation of Other Options:
(A) Chicago Board of Trade: A separate entity specializing in grain and commodity futures.
(C) Chicago Financial Exchange: Not the original name of CME.
(D) Chicago Stock Exchange: A separate stock exchange in Chicago.
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
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