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Trump administration's embrace of "perp" futures sets off risk alarms for Wall Street stalwarts

Economic Times MarketsMonday, 9 November 2026

The decision by the Trump administration to launch perpetual futures has sparked significant worry among market stakeholders. Leaders from established exchanges contend that these offerings might disrupt existing market dynamics and risk assessment practices. They claim that perpetual futures ought to be categorized as swaps due to their unique trading characteristics. Moreover, ongoing trading raises alarm about liquidity and counterparty risk, especially in turbulent market conditions.

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