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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-27/london-metal-exchange-takeover-bids-mean-most-is-at-stake-for-goldman-ubs.html I don't like this merger trend. A transaction tax is easier to implement on 3 exchanges in 3 countries than 15 exchanges in 10 countries.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2011/09/27/socgens-newedge-futures-unit-for-sale-source/

Interesting thread, keep it going.:)

"My folks, I can't comment on them, to be honest. I can't say where they are right now, they're temporarily out of the country. " They need to investigate his "folks". Major Major Major tax evasion scheme here.... :D

I have a question: What about Luxemburg? There is no important exchange per se but a lot of French, German and even Swiss professional traders have structures there... PS: Over the next 2 years, you should be long fiduciary and trust business in Geneva and Zurich whatever the outcome of this...

When even Spanish can make fun of you, you should know there is a problem.

http://www.gfsnews.com/article/3087/1/Trade_unions_push_for_FTT__eurobonds

I think you never see a real trader on TV except when he has to testify before congress to save his business( Simmons, Narang ) or when he is prosecuted( Raj, Cohen soon )...LOL

http://dealbreaker.com/2011/09/trader-alessio-rastani-feels-like-no-one-ever-talks-about-the-bright-side-of-the-great-depression/#more-53878

" I don't care about the rescue plan and the economy. My job is to make money". "Governments are not ruling the world.Goldman Sachs is" Is it normal that every time we see a trader on TV, it is a complete cliché asshole who does nothing but give the worst impression of the profession?

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/25cfb09a-e615-11e0-960c-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1Z4NBQdl2

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A new "funny" credit spread courtesy of CME website : 5 Corn Vs 2 Oats. Yep. Both legs should have the same kind of daily $ variations...:D

Entered today a Short May feeders/long June Cattle @ 20.275. I expect to hold it for 6 months approximately. Why are you watching Jan/ Apr or Mar/June? Does the Three months corresponds to the time spent in feedlots before slaughter? I am learning here.:) Thanks.

This one is even better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=t4CUNVYxxZM :cool:

Check out this trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh29_SERH0Y Has anyone seen it? :eek:

http://www.zapiks.fr/worst-wipe-out-ever.html OUCH:eek:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-20/goldman-critic-sides-with-buffett-on-futures-tax.html

Would you use the 3 Fats for 2 Feeders ratio for margin credits or a more precise one?