December Brent oil futures rose to $74.37, while November WTI futures climbed to $70.59.

Market players are also assessing the supply risks from West Asia following the tensions in the region

Official data on crude oil inventory level in the US is expected later on Wednesday

New research has found a consensus amongst experts on which environmentally friendly agricultural practices are most effective at protecting four endangered birds in Spain. Experts agreed that maintaining fallow land, preventing the use of agrochemicals and stopping agricultural practices that disrupted nesting were the most valuable measures.

Palm oil has ended lower for the past three sessions, and has lost 5% so far this week.

This study gives an overview of the current inventory status and the projection of future forest inventories on other public timberland. Other public lands are lands administered by state, local, and federal government but excluding National Forest System lands. These projections were used as part of the 2005 USDA Forest Service Resource Planning Act timber assessment update. The projections were made by region and forest type by using the modified Aggregated Timberland Assessment System and the forest inventory data with methods and procedures consistent with the methods used for private and national forest inventory projections. Although the projected inventory volume differs by region, both softwood and hardwood inventories on other public timberlands in the United States are projected to increase over 60 percent during the next 50 years. Forest net growth exceeds harvest in most regions pushing inventory volumes up. The one exception is the Pacific Northwest East (ponderosa pine region) where the softwood inventory is expected to decrease until 2030 owing to lower softwood net growth and then slowly increase. The mature and old mature stands for both softwood and hardwood are projected to increase significantly for all regions especially in the South region where proportion of mature and old mature increases from 9 to 54 percent for softwood and 4 to 55 percent for hardwood.

A report released by the Commerce Department on Friday showed wholesale inventories in the U.S. decreased by slightly less than expected in the month of March. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories slumped by 0.8 percent in March after falling by 0.7 percent in February. Economists had expected inventories to tumble by 1.0 percent.

Oil prices fell early Thursday despite an OPEC report confirming a sizable cut due to bearishness related to rising United States production and inventories.

Business inventories are the dollar amount of inventories held by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. The level of inventories in relation to sales is an important indicator of the near-term direction of production activity.

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CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the latest wholesale inventories data for the month of March.

Business Inventories in Australia increased 0.30 percent in December of 2019 over the previous month. Business Inventories in Australia averaged 0.51 percent from 1985 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.90 percent in the first quarter of 1999 and a record low of -2.80 percent in the third quarter of 1986. Business Inventories in Australia measure the quarterly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product. . This page provides - Australia Business Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Inventories in the United States decreased 0.40 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Business Inventories in the United States averaged 0.27 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.30 percent in May of 1994 and a record low of -2 percent in December of 2008. Business Inventories in the United States measure the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product. This page provides - United States Business Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Nepal increased by 377968 NPR Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Nepal averaged 104909.16 NPR Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 377968 NPR Million in 2018 and a record low of -54 NPR Million in 2001. This page provides - Nepal Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Algeria increased by 1341400 DZD Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Algeria averaged 686003.41 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1532737.40 DZD Million in 2013 and a record low of 5194.30 DZD Million in 1996. In Algeria, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Algeria Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Qatar increased by 271.02 QAR Billion in 2017. Changes in Inventories in Qatar averaged 951.45 QAR Billion from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4355 QAR Billion in 2008 and a record low of -544 QAR Billion in 1983. In Qatar, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Qatar Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Macedonia increased by 79359.30 MKD Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Macedonia averaged 27766.99 MKD Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 79359.30 MKD Million in 2018 and a record low of 7337 MKD Million in 2003. In Macedonia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Macedonia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Mozambique increased by 137898 MZN Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Mozambique averaged 40540.68 MZN Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 137898 MZN Million in 2018 and a record low of -3739.60 MZN Million in 2003. This page provides - Mozambique Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Tunisia decreased by 775.30 TND Million in 2016. Changes in Inventories in Tunisia averaged 311.52 TND Million from 1990 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 2225.80 TND Million in 2014 and a record low of -775.30 TND Million in 2016. In Tunisia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Tunisia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in South Sudan increased by 7.90 Million SSP in 2016. Changes In Inventories in South Sudan averaged 13.60 Million SSP from 2008 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 58 Million SSP in 2014 and a record low of 5.60 Million SSP in 2011. This page provides - South Sudan Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in the United Arab Emirates increased by 60170.53 AED Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in the United Arab Emirates averaged 32100 AED Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 98011.42 AED Million in 2015 and a record low of 7139.72 AED Million in 2003. In the United Arab Emirates, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Tanzania decreased by 2897000 TZS Million in 2017. Changes In Inventories in Tanzania averaged -56410.23 TZS Million from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2901000 TZS Million in 2014 and a record low of -2897000 TZS Million in 2017. This page provides - Tanzania Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Oman decreased by 25.60 OMR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Oman averaged 35.56 OMR Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1372.20 OMR Million in 2008 and a record low of -1886.20 OMR Million in 2014. In Oman, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Oman Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Albania increased by 128787 ALL Million in 2016. Changes in Inventories in Albania averaged 15791.29 ALL Million from 1996 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 192706.26 ALL Million in 2015 and a record low of -38881.50 ALL Million in 2003. In Albania, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Albania Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Afghanistan increased by 316982 AFN Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Afghanistan averaged 256852.62 AFN Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 535993 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of -66849.40 AFN Million in 2008. This page provides - Afghanistan Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Pakistan increased by 217127 PKR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Pakistan averaged 135288.06 PKR Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 217127 PKR Million in 2018 and a record low of 51700 PKR Million in 2001. In Pakistan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Pakistan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Vietnam increased by 148644 VND Billion in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Vietnam averaged 46961.61 VND Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 148644 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 530 VND Billion in 1990. In Vietnam, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Vietnam Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Austria increased by 1083.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Changes In Inventories in Austria averaged 320.95 EUR Million from 1988 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1363.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -595.60 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2009. In Austria, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Austria Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Kosovo increased by 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Kosovo averaged 1521.94 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 1123.70 EUR Million in 2008. In Kosovo, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Kosovo Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Venezuela decreased by 543 VEF Million in the first quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Venezuela averaged 569.89 VEF Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2399 VEF Million in the third quarter of 2012 and a record low of -1404 VEF Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. In Venezuela, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Venezuela Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Morocco increased by 56051 MAD Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Morocco averaged 7002.49 MAD Million from 1952 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 56051 MAD Million in 2018 and a record low of -1990 MAD Million in 1995. In Morocco, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Morocco Changes in Inventories - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Palestine increased by 33.50 USD million in the second quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Palestine averaged -28.04 USD million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36.90 USD million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of -89.30 USD million in the third quarter of 2014. This page provides - Palestine Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Cyprus decreased by 23.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2018. Changes in Inventories in Cyprus averaged -1.65 EUR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 164.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2014 and a record low of -214.40 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2013. In Cyprus, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Cyprus Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Uganda increased by 724.40 UGX billion in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Uganda averaged 510.71 UGX billion from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 724.40 UGX billion in 2018 and a record low of 365.40 UGX billion in 2010. This page provides - Uganda Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Burkina Faso increased by 7 XOF Billion in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Burkina Faso averaged 13.06 XOF Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 46.80 XOF Billion in 1997 and a record low of -31 XOF Billion in 2016. This page provides - Burkina Faso Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Malawi increased by 7516.70 MWK Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Malawi averaged -10671.27 MWK Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 40314.19 MWK Million in 2008 and a record low of -65676.27 MWK Million in 2006. This page provides - Malawi Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Egypt increased by 7 EGP Billion in the fourth quarter of 2016. Changes in Inventories in Egypt averaged 1.89 EGP Billion from 2006 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 7 EGP Billion in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 0 EGP Billion in the third quarter of 2006. In Egypt, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Egypt Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Jordan increased by 193.70 JOD Million in 2009. Changes in Inventories in Jordan averaged 87.91 JOD Million from 1976 until 2009, reaching an all time high of 337.80 JOD Million in 2007 and a record low of -106.40 JOD Million in 1999. In Jordan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Jordan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in China increased by 15873.10 CNY HML in 2018. Changes in Inventories in China averaged 2773.25 CNY HML from 1952 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15873.10 CNY HML in 2018 and a record low of 3 CNY HML in 1962. In China, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - China Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Mongolia increased by 411317.10 MNT Million in the third quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Mongolia averaged 349661.75 MNT Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1068720.90 MNT Million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of -32428 MNT Million in the first quarter of 2015. This page provides - Mongolia Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Montenegro increased by 38989 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Montenegro averaged 9684.17 EUR Thousand from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79025 EUR Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -131872 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 2016. In Montenegro, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Montenegro Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Norway increased by 14712 NOK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Norway averaged 24589.04 NOK Million from 1978 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58517 NOK Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -1493 NOK Million in the second quarter of 1978. In Norway, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Norway Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Taiwan decreased by 9387 TWD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Taiwan averaged 8461.28 TWD Million from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 74009 TWD Million in the second quarter of 2010 and a record low of -130795 TWD Million in the first quarter of 2009. In Taiwan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Taiwan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Malaysia decreased by 2872 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Malaysia averaged -576.95 MYR Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6475 MYR Million in the third quarter of 2010 and a record low of -10585 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2009. In Malaysia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Malaysia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Brunei increased by 8.50 BND Million in the third quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Brunei averaged 8.96 BND Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11 BND Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 7 BND Million in the first quarter of 2013. This page provides - Brunei Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Peru decreased by 4057.32 PEN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Peru averaged -173.29 PEN Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6050.55 PEN Million in the second quarter of 1982 and a record low of -6238.13 PEN Million in the first quarter of 1987. In Peru, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Peru Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Thailand increased by 97810 THB Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Thailand averaged 6060.32 THB Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 170441 THB Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -159831 THB Million in the first quarter of 2016. In Thailand, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Thailand Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Singapore increased by 2103 SGD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Singapore averaged 201.81 SGD Million from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5885.80 SGD Million in the second quarter of 2010 and a record low of -5379.50 SGD Million in the first quarter of 2007. In Singapore, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Singapore Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.