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CFTC says investigating dozens of energy cases

WASHINGTON
Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:36am EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Thursday it was currently investigating "dozens and dozens" of energy cases.

The agency also said on Thursday it had taken enforcement action against Optiver Holding BV for manipulation of crude oil markets.

(Reporting by Ayesha Rascoe)



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