
From the November 01, 2012 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!
From the November 01, 2012 issue of Futures Magazine • Subscribe!

Stock market mixed Monday in uneven near-term trend
The short-term stock market trend remains positive, but looks increasingly tired for these two important reasons.
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.
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.
U.K. regulator hits back at bonus cap as EU readies expansion
The top U.K. markets regulator criticized a European Union cap on banker bonuses as the bloc’s banking watchdog prepares to expand the limits.