Goldman Sachs to wind down its Global Macro proprietary trading desk following the rules of the Dodd-Frank Act. More here from the Financial Times.
Gold bear positions reach record as Soros cuts holdings
Hedge-fund managers are making the biggest ever bet against gold as billionaire George Soros sold holdings last quarter and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. predicted more declines after the longest slump in four years.
Financial markets and the role political scandals play
Headlines recently have been dominated by political scandal. Here's how these revelations play out in the markets.
Tap into oil volatility using an options spread
Over the past week crude oil prices have been rocked by conflicting macroeconomic data and a suspected price-fixing scandal, leaving many investors questioning the validity of current price levels. Tap into that volatility with a put spread.
U.K. Treasury says banks too big to save in independent Scotland
An independent Scotland would have a banking system too big to save in the event of a crisis, the U.K. Treasury said.