While the long-term impact of the Swine Flu epidemic on the markets and trading is still to be determined, CME Group is taking necessary precautions on the matter. In response to the outbreak, CME Group put out the following statement: ”We have an established business continuity team that coordinates specific plans for a variety of scenarios, including a pandemic, across all of our departments and locations. We are distributing CDC information on the swine flu outbreak and other flu prevention tips to our employees and members.” CME Group had no further comment, but continues to monitor the situation closely, according to a spokesperson.  U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, with the Dow falling 0.6% to 8,025, according to Market Watch.