Market Sentiment: Separating Attention from Evidence
Sentiment measures reflect particular samples or prices, not unanimous opinion or a self-contained trading answer.
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Silver's Dual Role: Industry and Investment
Silver serves industrial uses and investment demand. Changes in these roles can pull prices in different directions.
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Spot, Futures and CFDs: Four Questions to Ask
One underlying market can support several instruments. Begin with ownership, expiry, settlement and carrying costs.
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How Spreads Affect Results: Start with Bid and Ask
The spread separates bid and ask and can change with market conditions. A full cost comparison also includes other charges.
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Stock CFD Dividend Adjustments versus Share Dividends
Ex-dividend events may affect both the reference price and account adjustments. Consider them together when evaluating the outcome.
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Trend Trading: Recognise Structure and Ranges
Higher highs and lows can describe an uptrend, while trend tools may produce repeated conflicting signals in ranges.
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USD/JPY: Quote Direction and More Than Rate Differentials
A rising USD/JPY means a stronger dollar relative to yen, while policy, rate differentials and risk sentiment all require attention.
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Why Gold Is Valued: Scarcity, Uses and Monetary History
Gold's economic role has several foundations, none of which alone establishes an appropriate purchase price at a particular moment.
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