Group 1 - Morgan Stanley reports that global oil inventories have rapidly expanded in recent months, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, allowing prices to remain stable for now [1] - Analysts question whether the oil market is truly tight or not, noting that while global inventories increased by approximately 235 million barrels over five months ending in June, only 10% of this growth occurred in the OECD region, which is crucial for price formation [1] - Despite expectations of a global supply surplus in the coming quarters, the current market structure shows spot prices higher than forward prices, indicating a tight market [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley maintains its fourth-quarter Brent crude oil price forecast at $65 per barrel, with projections of $60 per barrel for all four quarters in 2026 [2] - In recent months, non-OECD countries have added about 100 million barrels to their inventories, with China alone accounting for 48 million barrels [3] - The increase in "floating oil" has also risen by 106 million barrels, reflecting changes in market dynamics [3]