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Spread Betting

An origami of a bull using newspaper pages

Inside this issue

• The first signs of recovery are encouraging investors to dip into equities again

• What the future holds for a betting niche looking to beat the recession - -

Content

Agenda: Investors like swine flu while politics falls flat

Bulls are starting to return to the market, says Matthew Vincent

Betting patterns return to normal

Rapid decline in volatility is forcing spread betters to adjust their strategies, writes Matthew Vincent

Commodities: Inflation hedges driving prices upwards

Gold, oil and soya beans have been popular in recent months, Ellen Kelleher examines why

Regulation: Checks and balances can’t remove the risk

The risk of making big losses is higher than for normal gambling, says Lucy Warwick-Ching

Sports: Australia and South Africa seen as likely winners

The Ashes and the Lions tour are the summer highlights, says Huw Richards

Sports: Sports gambling runs out of breath

Huw Richards asks what the future holds for a betting niche looking to beat the recession

Incentives: Sign-up gifts attract a wider base of customers

Lucy Warwick-Ching explores the incentives offered to attract and keep clients

Banking sector: Like moths to the flame of volatility

Alice Ross says the recent fertile hunting ground is unlikely to last

Rights issues: Profit from the need for cash

Company cash calls can be a nice earner for canny investors, writes Alice Ross

Mobile internet gives traders flexibility and control

The technology is popular with clients keen to keep a constant watch on their investments, writes Elaine Moore

Currencies: Make money on money