What has been happening in the Middle East when it comes to markets won’t affect only headlines but could reshape the structure of the oil market from the physical barrel to the far end of the ...

LONDON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A glaring mismatch between benchmark oil prices and expectations of a looming supply overhang has created an imbalance that could end badly for traders. Major energy ...

In war scenarios, nearby oil contracts rally faster than deferred ones, steepening backwardation as traders scramble for prompt barrels. Implied volatility jumps, traders buy straddles for big moves, ...