Is there anything going on but the debt ceiling debate and government shutdown… why, yes, there is:

• CME Boosts Margin for Swaps, Citing Debt-Ceiling Uncertainty – (Seeking Alpha)
• J.P. Morgan to Pay $100 Million in CFTC Pact on ‘Whale’ Trades – (Wall Street Journal)
• Being contrarian could lead to lucrative energy plays – (Futures Magazine)
• AlphaMetrix Said in Talks to Sell Stake to Fund Managers – (Bloomberg)

Any CTAs out there want to be on reality TV?

• Are You Male, With a Job in Finance or Economics, and Want to Get on a “Wilderness Experience” TV Show? Casting Finance-Savvy Males for Enter The Wild TV Series – (Freakenomics)