JPMorgan Paying $920 Million to Resolve Probes The settlement concludes federal investigations into the bank over manipulation of precious-metals and Treasurys markets. The fine is the largest the CFTC has ever imposed for the tactic known as “spoofing.”

Retail Bankruptcies, Store Closures Hit Record in First Half Retail bankruptcies, liquidations and store closings in the U.S. reached records in the first half of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated industry changes, particularly the shift to online shopping, according to a report. U.S. Consumers Grow More Confident