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What is a margin call?Glossary A margin call happens when the margin available to cover any losses falls below a certain level.
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Legal & General: a veteran FTSE stock with life in it yetLegal & General has changed its focus to a cash-generative, asset-light business. Investors should take note, says Rupert Hargreaves
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Is Russia's Vladimir Putin the real winner of the Iran war?Some commentators have said that Russia is the real winner of the Iran war as oil prices boost its exports. But is that true?
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Commodities gather strength – but metals lose momentumCommodities are rocketing, but not metals such as nickel and copper. Is stagflation to blame?
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The oil crisis could tip Britain into a full-scale recessionOpinion An oil crisis will expose the frailties of the British economy. It may already be too late to do anything about it, says Matthew Lynn
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Iran crisis is making markets increasingly unpredictableThe outlook for the Iran crisis isn't clear, but investors need to expect a more volatile world
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Can the gold price rise to $6,000?Gold prices have made dramatic jumps early in 2026. Can gold keep rising, or is it becoming a victim of its own success?
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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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Santa rally helps FTSE pass 10,000News A festive boost for the UK’s flagship index sees it open 2026 at record highs
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