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Production and sales of compact vehicles have declined to all-time lows, while SUVs and pickups continue to dominate the American automotive market. Data and research suggest this trend will have far-reaching socioeconomic consequences that must be acknowledged before it is too late.

Oil futures allow market participants to hedge volatility in crude oil markets and speculate on future oil prices. In part two of a three-part series on how markets for trading crude oil work, we explore oil futures markets.

Crude oil is one of the most valuable commodities in the world. In part one of a new three-part series unpacking how oil is bought and sold, we take a deep dive into the oil spot and forward markets.