The Battle over Banning Banks from Physical Commodity Trading Continues

The battle over bank participation in physical commodities is reaching a climax. The deadline for commenting on potential Federal Reserve regulation of this activity is approaching, and many letters from groups representing banks (‘natch) but also from energy and commodity industry groups plead with the Fed to permit continued bank involvement in the markets. However, […] View the full post at: The Battle over Banning Banks from Physical Commodity Trading Continues Related posts: Banning Computerized Flash Trading Should be Just a Start Commodity Prices Are Rising Despite Weak Economy The Looming Budget Battle over the Bank Tax