"Front-running demand" is just anticipating where prices will go. That's what all competitive trading is. At its core, that's what business in general is. Obser

"Front-running demand" is just anticipating where prices will go. That's what all competitive trading is. At its core, that's what business in general is. Observing supply and demand playing out through public information is completely natural. The reason we have terms like "front-running" and "insider trading" and laws against those practices is because of ethical obligations between people. If I see a lot of women wearing blue dresses this season, and buy more anticipating they'll sell for a profit, that's just business. If my accountant also works for the shop on the next block and tells me they're about to buy lots of blue dresses this season, that's unethical.