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Spot price vs futures price: why every commodity has two prices.
Every commodity has two prices: spot for immediate delivery, futures for future delivery. Why they differ, and which one applies to your investment.
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Every commodity has two prices: spot for immediate delivery, futures for future delivery. Why they differ, and which one applies to your investment.
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