Citi's Fat-Finger Trade Seen Costing Bank More Than $50 Million

Citi's Fat-Finger Trade Seen Costing Bank More Than $50 Million

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The video discusses a significant trading error at Citibank, known as a 'fat finger' incident, which led to a massive sell-off affecting markets from Paris to Warsaw. The error wiped out $300 billion before a recovery. Citibank is in talks with regulators to understand the cause and mitigate future risks. The video also recounts a similar past incident at Bank of America, highlighting the potential for human error in trading environments.

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What does the term 'fat finger' refer to in the context of this incident?

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How did the incident affect the financial markets according to the text?

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