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Speculators play a significant role in determining short-run oil price movements. This finding should motivate oil-exporting countries to maintain an environment that promotes, rather than discourages, increased speculative participation. Click here to read more.

Speculative Activity Affects Short-Run Oil Prices

On average, the sale of one thousand futures contracts causes a price decline of $0.04 per barrel (see graph). See Our View here for more.

Inside the Oil Silo: China's Economic Stall Ignored (September 16, 2024) -- Those inside the silo see no downside, hear of no downside, and speak of no downside.

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