TY  - SER
TI  - Casino capitalism
PY  - 2009///
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N2  - Speculation by hedge funds and investment banks was a factor behind some of the oil price surge that culminated in a peak price of $147/b in July last year. However, there were other factors - not just traditional physical fundamentals -behind the rise, argues Nigel Bance
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