I vote it will touch 86 before jumping up through 100. Gotta have that volatility to make the traders money. However I do think 100 before the year end is still a distinct possibility.

I vote for volatility. If it hits $100, it could easily crash back down to $70, since big round numbers have at least as much impact on markets as real data. After that, fundamentals will push the price back up within a few weeks or months.

I am with you on both counts.