Why Goldman Fears the Volcker Rule

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Getty ImagesWhy should Goldman Sachs be "freaked out" by the Volcker Rule, and lobbying hard to debilitate it?

One word: Glencore.

It turns out that contrary to prior statements by Goldman top brass, the bank is actually a little freaked out by the Volcker Rule.

The firm has been spending millions to sway lawmakers in Washington against severe interpretations of the new regulation, and has assembled an all-star team to do so. Even Blankfein is getting in on the lobbying action.

And it makes sense.

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