Silver has shown a stronger tendency than gold to be negatively influenced by the value of the U.S. dollar and by crude oil prices.

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Also, silver has shown a stronger tendency than gold to be negatively influenced by the value of the U.S. dollar and by crude oil prices.

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In simple supply and demand terms this typically has a tendency to strengthen oil prices which in turn push the value of the CAD higher.

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Franchise value is the ability to exploit the inertia of the customers--their tendency to stay put, whether by dint of habit, technology or contract.

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