Often banks are using spreadsheets as intermediate steps to link information from disparate systems.

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As resources such as labour and capital are released from intermediate activities into the production of goods, the overall supply of goods will increase and prices will fall.

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Indeed, Brent has gained in dominance in recent years as investors have moved away from West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. crude oil benchmark.

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That is a positive development from an intermediate term standpoint, as it shows the bulls are using dips as buying opportunities, and positive trend is underway.

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