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The credit default swap market saw active trading in December with the auto manufacturing sector leading in the US, according to inter-dealer broker GFI.

Financial services remained in the active column, with specialty retailing joining the active column for the first time in 2005. Fannie Mae and Supervalu were also newcomers to the most actively traded CDS for the first time in 2005.  

In Europe, fixed line telecom dominated again with Tele Danmark, Telecom Austria, Portugal Telecom and KPN all among the top five most actively traded single names. Banking remained an active sector for the tenth straight month.

In Asia, fixed line telecom was also the most active sector, trailed by computing. Financial services rounded out the list boosted by Takefuji, the third the most actively traded CDS. Hutchison Whampoa was the most actively traded CDS with Fujitsu trailing for the second consecutive month. Ishikawajima and Matsui rounded out the most actively traded CDS in Asia.

Peru and Mexico were among the most actively traded sovereigns replacing Turkey and the Philippines.

Background notes: GFI Group Inc, through its various subsidiaries, is a leading inter-dealer broker specializing in over-the-counter derivatives products and related securities.

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