Crude Inventories Fall, Oil Prices Going Back Up

COMMODITIES

Look OPEC and leading oil producers to cut crude production to stabilize the market. Oil prices have risen by 5% this Week and regaining $100 levels with OPEC output cuts to support prices and current shortfall in U.S. inventories.

What to look for….

Brent crude sustained +$100 a barrel pricing with WTI crude looking to be the most volatile with current shortfall in U.S. inventories.

Notable leaders for outstanding sector performance

Occidental Petroleum +15% short term upside; Conoco Phillips, Chevron, Exxon Mobile +10% short term upside and ALL not built into current pricing.

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