05-10-2010, 02:55 PM
Working where I am now has really made me get a grip on the international market, shipping wise. Essentially my workday is - mornings, asia; early afternoon - europe; late afternoon/evening - usa. Seeing the vast swings that can occur during this period in shipping and bunker (fuel) markets during such a short period makes me understand how these swings in the much more volatile paper markets occur.
The 9/5 trading floor is a thing of the past. Our industry has had to adapt to the information age where we are pretty much on call/have someone on desk 24/7, I can't imagine the paper markets can hold on to the stone age forever either.
Please never use the words Merkel and hot in the same sentence.. Fette ossi sau..
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although her barbie doll is pretty idealized... Realistically it would have been a hamster with a wig.
The 9/5 trading floor is a thing of the past. Our industry has had to adapt to the information age where we are pretty much on call/have someone on desk 24/7, I can't imagine the paper markets can hold on to the stone age forever either.
Quote:P.S. to Maul: I think you Merkel did a great job straitening things out over the weekend (and yes, your wife is hot -- duh Jake).
Please never use the words Merkel and hot in the same sentence.. Fette ossi sau..
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although her barbie doll is pretty idealized... Realistically it would have been a hamster with a wig.