US unveils energy futures limits

The top US futures market regulator unveiled its long-awaited proposal to crack down on speculation in oil and gas markets today, but set position limits so high that they would affect only a handful of the biggest players, bringing some relief to edgy traders.

Holding an oil position: US unveils plan to regulate futures market.
Holding an oil position: US unveils plan to regulate futures market.
Published 14 January 2010, 20:50Updated 10 July 2012, 03:06
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