| Friday's news that JP Morgan Chase is considering either selling or spinning off its physical commodities trading business had a negligible effect on oil futures on Monday, but market experts argue that it could hamper liquidity going forward. Dennis Gartman, publisher and editor of the Gartman Letter, theorized that JP Morgan was being "pressured" to leave the physical commodity trading business.
"It's sad that they are forced out by our government or forced out by public opinion," Gartman said, adding that any reduction in the physical activity in the marketplace would reduce liquidity and lead to greater volatility as it relates to the oil futures market.......................................Full Article: Source
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