Morning Scan: Libor Looms Over 2Q Results; In Swift We Must Trust

Wall Street Journal

JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America and other banks could take a hit to their second quarter profit from litigation charges and fines, as a Libor manipulation case revived earlier this week raised the possibility of liability for violation of antitrust laws. Such violations could require them to pay triple damages. But for now, it remains to be seen what, if any, penalties are incurred. Firms that choose to deal with the problem...