Oil Seen at $70 to $80 Till Year-End, Fat Prophets' Lennox Says

Oil Seen at $70 to $80 Till Year-End, Fat Prophets' Lennox Says

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The video discusses the current state of the oil market, highlighting the pressure on oil prices due to various factors such as OPEC's production decisions, global disruptions in countries like Venezuela, Iran, and Libya, and the impact of US oil production. It also examines the price spread between WTI and Brent crude, noting the potential for this spread to widen unless OPEC intervenes with additional production. The forecast for the end of the year suggests that WTI and Brent prices will remain within specific ranges, with no major rallies expected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for the positive reaction in oil prices mentioned in the first section?

Increased production in the US

Clarification of Donald Trump's tweet

Decrease in global demand

New oil reserves discovered

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were mentioned as having production disruptions affecting oil prices?

China, India, and Brazil

Norway, Mexico, and Nigeria

Venezuela, Iran, and Libya

Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Canada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason for the widening spread between WTI and Brent crude oil prices?

US production levels

Increased demand for Brent

New environmental regulations

OPEC's decision to cut production

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected trading range for WTI by the end of 2018?

$90 to $100

$80 to $90

$70 to $80

$60 to $70

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the forecast, what is the expected trading range for Brent oil prices for the rest of 2018?

$60 to $70

$84 to $94

$70 to $80

$74 to $84