The API reported another large crude oil inventory build, in its report last night, which should be confirmed by the EIA report later this morning. Crude oil inventories rose by 3 million barrels and Cushing, OK inventories rose nearly 500k. The November WTI futures contract expired in weak fashion, increasing its discount to the now front-month December contract, which fell precipitously in overnight trading, below $97.
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