
Macquarie forecasts 6.5 million barrel drop in US crude inventories
(Investing) – Macquarie is forecasting a 6.5 million barrel decrease in U.S. crude inventories for the week ending June 13, according to the firm’s energy strategist, Walt Chancellor. This projected decline follows a 3.6 million barrel draw in the previous week, when the crude balance was looser than Macquarie had anticipated despite strong refinery activity. The firm expects crude runs to moderate by