U.S. markets keep close eye on politics, economics
With political waves in the United States amid a struggling recovery, the markets could be vulnerable to a breakdown.
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.