Traders Spooked by Massive Crude Inventory Build | OilPrice.com

Crude Oil Inventories Rise, Traders Become Bearish

Crude oil inventories unexpectedly increased by 7.36 million barrels, contributing to a bearish market outlook.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated this large increase for the week ending October 10, surpassing analysts' forecast of a 120,000-barrel build.

Record US production and IEA warnings of a global supply overhang also spooked traders.

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Author's summary: Oil inventories rise unexpectedly.

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