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Oil Future

Standardized futures contract obligating the purchase or sale of oil at a predetermined future date.

An oil future is a standardized contract obligating the buyer to purchase, and the seller to deliver, crude oil at a specified date and price.

Futures are fundamental in hedging production, refining, and inventory risks. They also allow speculation on price movements without immediate physical delivery.

Crude oil futures are traded on exchanges like NYMEX, with settlement based on physical delivery or cash indices. They form benchmarks for global pricing.

Understanding contract specifications, margin requirements, and expiry cycles is essential for effective participation.

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