[CME Warning: U.S. Government Intervention in Oil Futures Market Could Trigger an Epic Disaster] According to a report by Jinse Finance on March 13, citing the Financial Times, the head of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has warned that if the Trump administration attempts to suppress oil prices by intervening in the derivatives market during the conflict with Iran, it could face 'catastrophic consequences.' CME CEO Terry Duffy stated that if the U.S. government tries to curb the rise in crude oil prices by interfering in the futures market, it would undermine market confidence. The exchange oversees the U.S. oil futures trading market. Duffy said, 'Markets do not like government interference in pricing.' He further noted that such actions by the government could lead to an 'epic disaster,' as investors might lose confidence in the market's ability to set prices for key commodities. Previously, there were reports that the U.S. Treasury was considering measures to lower oil prices, including intervening in the futures market.