Christine Birkner

• Heavy metals

  By Christine Birkner  |  October 1, 2010

  Copper prices bottomed in June because of a de-stocking cycle in China when inventories were cut

• ISE challenges options fees

  By Christine Birkner  |  October 1, 2010

  The battle for order flow among options exchanges is in full swing

• EFF battle stuck on hold

  By Christine Birkner  |  October 1, 2010

  The CFTC ruled, again, that ELX’s exchange of futures for futures (EFF) transactions are not wash sales and are consistent with commission precedent

• Energy outlook: Economy rules

  By Christine Birkner  |  October 1, 2010

  In the topsy-turvy world of energy markets, inventories are at record highs, but they’re not quite in the spotlight when it comes to prices. So what’s moving crude oil and natural gas?

• Davie named CEO of SwapClear at LCH.Clearnet

  By Christine Birkner  |  October 1, 2010

  New employees and promotions in the trading industry

• Co-location gets referee

  By Christine Birkner  |  September 1, 2010

  A proposal by the CFTC could shake up the world of co-location and mean changes for the high frequency trading firms.

• Benning joins NYPC as chief risk officer

  By Christine Birkner  |  September 1, 2010

  New employees and promotions in the trading industry.

• Will wheat stay hot?

  By Christine Birkner  |  September 1, 2010

  Wheat prices were through the roof in August, but will that trend continue?

• S&P 500: Split decision

  By Christine Birkner  |  September 1, 2010

  Analysts are split on where the S&P 500 is headed next.

• Eris Exchange launches

  By Christine Birkner  |  September 1, 2010

  Eris Exchange trades interest rate swap futures and options that are cleared by CME Clearing.