Quote from abducens:
The only cure for the high oil prices will be the elections in Nov. I am sure Bush would like to see prices drop Sept/Oct , that would really help McCain get elected. Of course I realize the US has no control over the price of crude, but just wondering if it is possible.
The "Kingdom" cannot afford an Obama win. Obama would abandon our active 75 year support of the Saudi royal family.
So I see this future, The saudis will allow oil to run up through summer, If Obama is still close in the polls by Sept look for a major production output by most of the Opec establishment.
I see them dumping the market and forcing the world hedge funds they support to also dump oil positions.
Oil may drop $20 to $30 in the 6 weeks before the election.
Play the market short this fall, i recommend options.