speculators

Hedge funds raised their wagers on higher commodity prices by the most since July 2010 after signs of accelerating U.S. growth bolstered optimism that demand for raw materials will strengthen.

Speculators increased wagers on rising commodity prices by the most since August 2010 on signs that sustained economic growth will drive a rebound in raw materials from their first annual slump since the recession.

Buyers in so-called secondary trading markets are mostly wealthy speculators looking to snag an early piece of the next Apple, Microsoft or Google.

Lawsuits filed by the trustee seeking money for Bernard L. Madoff’s victims are catnip for a breed of traders speculating on the bankruptcy case’s outcome.

The chair of a meeting of European Union finance ministers promised to do "whatever is necessary" to set up a rescue mechanism for the embattled euro and keep speculators at bay before markets open Monday.

Speculators have begun to zero in Portugal, highlighting the very same economic flaw that brought Greece to the verge of insolvency.

Amid a global frenzy fed by hedge funds, speculators and governments all rushing to stock up, the price of gold briefly surpassed $1,100 an ounce on Friday, a record high.

What's causing the surge? Blame the weak dollar and increasing global demand for crude oil, plus speculative trading, experts say.

Since oil is bought and sold in dollars, it's cheaper when the dollar is down. That in turn draws speculators, who drive up the price.

The economic disruption caused by oil's volatility has been so vexing that the Obama Administration believes it can stabilize prices by regulating speculators out of the market.

It can't

Chrysler lenders who wanted a better offer, who President Obama called “speculators,” will now take whatever this bankruptcy brings.