Experts Say

"Today's session in the oil pits confirms that energy prices are being driven by more than fundamentals. The global balance of oil supply and demand does not change rapidly in a single day. Oil demand growth has decelerated and the global economy's prospects have weakened, suggesting lower rather than higher prices for crude." Moody's Economy.com, 9/22/08
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The Speculators
Glossary of Terms

Speculator:

In commodity futures, an individual who does not hedge, but who trades with the objective of achieving profits through the successful anticipation of price movements.
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