Morgan Stanley Says War-Weary Oil Traders Shun Long-Term Bets
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Oil traders pulling back from long-dated positions amid wars in Iran and Ukraine means price discovery is collapsing toward the short term. CFOs in energy-intensive sectors should avoid over-relying on long-term hedges and instead build more operational flexibility into their fuel and feedstock planning.
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