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WTI Crude Oil News and Research Updates
Studies, Webinars and Information on the Global Crude Oil Benchmark

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures and options have long been considered the most reliable hedging tool for global crude oil. Recent in-depth studies demonstrate that the WTI contracts reacted to market fundamentals during recent periods of extreme market volatility, confirming the value of the contracts as sound and useful tools in all market conditions.


Studies

 An Evaluation of the Performance of Oil Price Benchmarks during the Financial Crisis.
Craig Pirrong, Professor of Finance and Energy Markets Director for Global Energy Management Institute, Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. January 2010.

 The Role of WTI as A Crude Oil Benchmark.
Purvin & Gertz, an independent energy industry consultancy headquartered in Houston, TX. January 2010.


Videos

 Researcher says WTI performed well during market crisis and remains the global benchmark
Finance professor Craig Pirrong discusses his findings with Sharon Epperson on CNBC. January 2010.

 New York Media Breakfast with WTI Researchers.
January 20, 2010.

 Interview with Craig Pirrong
The author of "An Evaluation of the Performance of Oil Price Benchmarks During the Financial Crisis" discusses his findings. January 2010.

  Interview with Kenneth Miller, Vice President, Purvin and Gertz
Co-writer of "The Role of WTI as A Crude Oil Benchmark" explains key points of the study. January 2010.


Webinars

 WTI Q2 2009 Webinar Update: A Fundamentals Analysis

 WTI Q1 2009 Webinar Update: Understanding the Global Crude Benchmark


News

 UH Study Links Volatile Oil Markets and Record Inventories.
University of Houston News Center. January 2010.