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The Derivatives bubble

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

      Derivatives have grew into a massive bubble, some USD 1,144 Trillion by 2007. The new derivatives bubble was fuelled by five key economic and political trends: Sarbanes-Oxley increased corporate disclosures and government oversight Federal Reserve’s cheap money … Continue reading →

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