Enron collapse prompts scrutiny of market manipulation
Senators questioned Enron tied price drops in Western forward markets after its bankruptcy. Regulators said such trades largely exempt from oversight, complicating proof of manipulation. Lawmakers urged more disclosure while noting energy supplies remained stable and spot prices mostly unchanged.
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Congressional panels probe Enron ties with Bush aides and stock losses
Committees in both houses scrutinize Enron's retirement plans and stock holdings of employees and retirees as it collapsed. Hearings on February 6 and 7 cover Andersen’s document destruction, tax shelters, and offshore entities, with Waxman leading questions on Bush administration links. The Senate weighs curbing unregulated energy derivatives similar to other commodities.
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