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Is the gold bull market over?
Features Gold has slid by a fifth from last summer's highs. But with the global outlook still gloomy, is it really time to sell?
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Is there a better way to deal with bankrupt banks?
Features Many of Europe's banks are insolvent - or close to it. The likelihood is they will be bailed out. But is that the right thing to do? Matthew Partridge looks at three alternative solutions.
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Why euro bulls may stay lucky
Features With the eurozone in such a mess, everyone is expecting the single currency to plummet at any moment. But there are still some good reasons to stay long for now, says Tim Bennett.
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The rise of gold still has further to go
Features Renewed confidence in American stocks and a return to calm in the eurozone has put the brakes on gold's impressive bull run. But it's not done yet.
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The best way to short gilts
Features Economic recovery spells falling government bond - or 'gilt' - yields as investors are prepared to take greater risks again. But how do you short a falling gilt yield? Tim Bennett explains.
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How to profit when the gilt bubble pops
Features An ugly monster of a bubble could be about to burst in UK government bonds. Tim Bennett explains how spread betters can play it.
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Buy the greenback and sell the Aussie dollar
Features The forex market promises to be a volatile trading ground this year. So, what will be the best bets in the months ahead?
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Why the euro is still a short bet
Features Markets reacted to the Federal Reserve's European 'rescue' deal may have given the euro a temporary boost, but don't be fooled, says Tim Bennett.
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There's no easy solution to Europe's woes - so plan for disaster
Tutorials Markets are rebounding as investors await the next 'solution' to Europe's problems. But there are more nasty surprises to come before it is all over, so prepare for the worst. John Stepek explains how.
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