As the week ended, it looked like the rising level of geopolitical tension was ready to propel crude oil prices back towards $100. The ongoing political unrest in Syria, and Israel’s accusation against Lebanon increased the possibility of retaliation and consequent supply disruption. But, market participants, over the weekend, shifted their focus back to the spreading European crisis, disappointing US data and a Spanish bond auction deemed unsuccessful.
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