From the June 01, 2012 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!
Americans most optimistic since 2007 as stocks surge
Americans’ confidence in the economy climbed in May to the highest level in almost six years as rising real estate values and record stock prices boosted household wealth.
Using British pound options to play a dovish BoE
As the Bank of England (BoE) continues its efforts to push inflation back to its 2% target, the pound Sterling has fallen to near 31-month lows against the dollar. Use a put spread to define your risks vs. rewards.
S&P 500 marches higher in face of “Fedspeak”
Overall, the bull market frenzy is picking up and we still believe the E-mini S&P 500 will finish this year at 1690 or higher.
SEC charges Chicago father, son in cherry-picking scheme
The regulator says Charles J. Dushek and Charles S. Dushek mixed funds with clients and allocated winning trades to personal accounts.