Ed Morse has been appointed managing director and head of economic research at LCM Commodities and its associated broker-dealer, Louis Capital Markets. Morse's career in the energy industry spans several decades and includes senior positions in business, government, academia and publishing. Most recently, he was managing director and head of commodities research at Lehman Brothers.

"Ed is a proven leader in market analysis. This high-profile addition confirms LCM Commodities' commitment to