<p dir="ltr"><span>Financial Tribune- US oil futures settled sharply higher Friday after government inventory data showed a smaller-than-expected fall in crude inventories, but contrasted with unofficial figures that had showed a massive supply build, sparking a relief rally.<br> This is while most major investment banks are forecasting a rebound in oil prices in 2019. Bank of America Merrill Lync, for instance, sees WTI averaging $59 per barrel in 2019. Citi is at the bearish end with a $49 price target.<br> <br class="t-last-br"> </span></p>