Speculators Who Think That a War in the Middle East

question 227

Multiple Choice

Speculators who think that a war in the Middle East is likely will ______ oil futures, pushing ______ the futures price.

• A) buy; up
• B) buy; down
• C) sell; up
• D) sell; down

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Definitions:

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