Oil Prices Remain Mixed Despite OPEC Cuts and Inventories Build
- Significant production cuts from OPEC+ producers are balancing a build-up in U.S. inventories.
- Oil rigs in the U.S. fell last week, indicating U.S. oil production growth could slow in coming months.
- Oil import reductions from Iran and Venezuela are limiting global supply, preventing an oversupply despite increased inventories.
- Inflation data and other economic metrics due this week may impact the Federal Reserve's rate trajectory, affecting oil markets.
- Geopolitical tensions between oil-producing nations and uncertainty surrounding the global economy pose risks to the oil market outlook.