Crude oil prices could drop as much as 18% next week if the Greek
election fails to return a positive outcome, says ANZ. Commodities more
generally could drop an average 12% following the election, but oil is likely
to be the biggest loser because of the relatively large number of speculators
still holding long positions.
However, it could also be one of the strongest
rebounders (gaining up to 7%) if investors respond positively, ANZ adds. ICE
August Brent -24c, or 0.3%, at $97.41/bbl. Nymex July light, sweet crude +52c,
or 0.6%, at $84.43/bbl.