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To: Les H who wrote (24368)10/7/2004 11:08:09 PM
From: Wyätt GwyönRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
some analysts are convinced a speculative bubble has formed. They say prices have become inflated as institutional investors, such as hedge funds and mutual funds, pile on bets in the energy markets.

yeah, that's why the specs are nearly flat on the COT's. there's an interesting article out of The Grauniad--apparently the IMF wants to target nasty hedge funds for buying oil futures...

guardian.co.uk