Fact check: Find evidence of this claim: This prompted the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) to impose a ruling making the maximum size of platform heels two inches in November 2000.

1. Summary of the results

Based on multiple comprehensive sources examining the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's history and operations, there is no evidence to support the claim about a platform heel size regulation. Multiple sources covering CME's history, operations, and specific events from November 2000 make no mention of any such ruling ^{[1] [2] [2]}. While there were significant events at CME in November 2000, specifically the demutualization of the exchange ^[2], none of the sources corroborate the claim about platform heel regulations.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The sources provide important context about what the CME actually does and is:

• The CME was founded in 1898 and has a long history of financial trading operations ^[2]
• The exchange underwent significant organizational changes, including demutualization in November 2000 ^[2]
• The CME's primary focus is on trading platforms and business operations ^[3]
• The organization has evolved through various mergers and trading developments throughout its history ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The claim appears to be entirely fabricated or possibly confused with another organization or event. Several red flags emerge:

• The statement combines two unlikely elements: a financial trading exchange and fashion regulations
• The timing (November 2000) coincides with a real, significant event in CME's history - its demutualization ^[2], suggesting possible confusion or deliberate misuse of this date
• Multiple comprehensive sources covering CME's history and operations make no mention of any dress code or fashion-related regulations ^{[4] [3]}

This appears to be either an urban legend, a misunderstanding, or deliberate misinformation. The CME's documented focus has consistently been on financial trading and business operations ^[3], not on regulating fashion or workplace attire.