Global Markets

Confusion on timing leaves securities firms scrambling to move swaps to clearinghouses.

Rising OTC costs may push companies to clear derivatives. (Krishnan Iyengar of Reval)

Rising OTC costs may push companies to clear derivatives. (Krishnan Iyengar of Reval)

German Chancellors comments follow European agreement to set up eurozone bank supervisor.

German Chancellors comments follow European agreement to set up eurozone bank supervisor.

Glitch sent shares down 9% before trading was halted.

Gains in consumer confidence and leading indicators suggest influence of housing recovery.

Agencys push to prevent Ponzi schemes may lessen its focus on corporate accounting fraud.