Operations Of Nation's Commodities Exchanges Scrutinized
The spring and summer scrutiny focus centers on the dozens of U S commodity exchanges, with hearings on price manipulation and reporting, the role of speculators, and the power of the CEA. A Chicago futures example explains hedging versus speculation and the basis concept amid high soybeans and wheat prices. A Detroit fire suit awards $2.75 million to a captain burned at Ford Rouge Plant in 1971.