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Trading in derivatives slows to a trickle

By David Oakley and Sarah O’Connor

Published: November 23 2007 01:38 | Last updated: November 23 2007 01:38

Liquidity in some of the world’s biggest derivatives markets has dried up this week amid increasing fears over the health of the international financial system.

Over-the-counter trading in derivatives of equities, credit and interest rates have all seen much lower volumes as problems in financial markets have prompted investors to sit on the sidelines.

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