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Oil Market Set to Tighten, Then Fall Back
Oil's bullish trend may only prove to be fleeting, with the possibility of another downturn later in the year.

Goldman Sachs Outlines Key Factors Driving Oil Market Volatility Through 2018
From the SPR and OPEC to the trade war with China, oil traders face myriad uncertainties through the end of the year.

What to Watch Heading into OPEC Week
Two things to question no matter what the outcome: The assumption that a production agreement will benefit the market, and the promise that OPEC can moderate a price spike in the next year.

Oil Majors to Thrive as Market Enters a Period of ‘Restraint’
The current environment is ideal for the oil majors: Lower production costs, consolidation, and cautious spending allow them to post massive returns.

OPEC’s Conundrum Continues
The market’s initial reaction on Monday and its losses of about $7 since the beginning of March indicate that OPEC members can’t use verbal intervention to lift prices as easily as they did last year.

Bullish Sentiment Collides With Record Inventories in Oil Futures Market
If fundamentals weaken and oil market sentiment shifts, a sharp price correction is likely once investors liquidate their long positions.

Trump Seeks Windfall for Oil Industry With Border Tax, But Passage Uncertain
Under the border-adjustment tax, U.S. oil would be exempted from taxes if it is exported abroad, making it much more competitive. The tax, however, will have difficulty passing in Congress since it would also likely raise pump prices.

Can Shale Undercut the OPEC-Fueled Price Rally?
U.S. independent shale companies are starting to step up their spending plans, eyeing a swift return to the shale patch as oil prices rise. Many have revised their capex upward, added rigs, and hedged production forward.

OPEC Supply Risks Skewed to the Upside
OPEC’s talk about an agreement on a production freeze in late September has dominated headlines, scaring financial investors with short positions. But more important than the rhetoric about capping production is the possibility of more supply from the cartel returning to the market.

Canadian Wildfires Knock Off 1 mbd of Supply, Fail to Ignite Oil Prices
As Canadian wildfires have failed to cause lasting damage to tar sands extraction facilities, oil markets remain calm despite the size of the disruption.