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Brent-WTI Spread Narrows, For Now at Least, as North American Supply Tightens
The latest on oil prices: The forces that helped drive WTI and Brent apart have suddenly reversed course.

Brent-WTI Spread Widens, But U.S. Exports Keep It In Check
The spread between benchmarks Brent and WTI has widened recently, a reflection of a sharp increase in U.S. shale production this year at a time when OPEC is cutting back.

Oil Market Confusion Creates Potential for Another Dramatic Correction
Widespread hedging among U.S. producers and OPEC increasing its volumes even as some members deal with unexpected supply cuts have the potential to cap prices, or possibly bring about another leg downward.

China’s Crude Benchmark Delayed, Still on Track to Take Off
Regulatory turf wars, disputes over the eligible crudes for physical delivery, and a sharp downturn in trading in a number of markets in the region have delayed the opening of China's crude benchmark.

Are the Crude Futures Curves Underestimating Longer-Term Risks?
Oil prices all along the curve have taken major hits. The futures curve may be underestimating risks from both geopolitics and deferred investment, or the rapid descent of the curve could in fact indicate the market is in for longer-term structural weakness.