Excerpt from: CFDs & Spread Bets
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| December 29, 2008 | | Considering spread bets in a changing geopolitical climate | One of the things to take into consideration when planning financial spread betting strategy is what kinds of impacts global events will have on the financial markets. Right now, spread bets should consider the current geopolitical climate with regard to Mideast violence.
Israel attacks Gaza
Over the weekend, Israel launched an attack on the Gaza strip, which is controlled by Hamas since democratic elections gave them the edge. Israel is targeting Hamas strongholds, and as a result, global financial markets are responding:
When setting forth financial spread betting strategy, it is important to consider the implications of significant geopolitical issues, since these often influence how the markets respond.
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