
Turbulent markets for forex traders
Similarly, in structured products, the structures that proved popular this year have been accrual-type strategies with limited downside and low leverage, said Browning. "We tried to focus on giving people what we thought were the best trades - not necessarily the ones that would deliver the best returns only under optimal conditions."
Cross-asset class volatility during a summer wrought by the subprime-fuelled credit crisis brought excellent trading opportunities for canny options traders, and
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