Spreadbetting market sees significant shift
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Are Tory supporters getting nervous?
Mike Smithson has asked me to highlight significant movement on the Sporting Index political spreadbetting markets. After victory in the Crewe & Nantwich by-election, the mid-point between the Buy and Sell price on Conservative seats at the next election had been around 350, implying that David Cameron would enjoy a majority of around 50.
Today, that mid-point price dropped to 335, suggesting a majority of only 20. It seems inevitable that this is largely in response to the sudden announcement of a by-election in Haltemprice & Howden, following the shock resignation of Shadow Home Secretary, David Davis.
Our Genial Host, Mike Smithson, suggests that “Some punters are clearly panicking over David Davis’ dramatic announcement yesterday”. We are expecting the weekend papers to carry polls indicating levels of support for David Davis’ position, so for the moment Mike is advising spreadbetting punters to “Watch and wait – but be ready to move very fast”
Are these punters being overly cautious, or are they correct is sensing potentially troubled waters ahead for a Conservative party that has recently enjoyed fantastic poll ratings in the face of the Government’s troubles?
In which direction do pb.com’s punters think this market will move next?
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