25 Aug. 2011 - ESMA today published an update regarding the measures taken by EU competent authoritites regarding short selling.
This update includes measures taken by Belgium, France, Greece, Italy and Spain.
The list can be viewed here.
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.
Leverage loved in equities spurs broadest rally since 1995
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Financial markets and the role political scandals play
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