Brent may have survived the first test of its defences at the the $50/barrel mark, but with Opec running out of firepower and Libya coming back online, it might only be a matter of time. Meanwhile, last-ditch negotiations could rescue Trump's healthcare plan.

• Brent resists push below $50/b on back of gasoline build — Hansen
• Market could see fresh push as crude oil inventories hits new record
• Opec "running our of firepower" to stem downward shift — Hansen
• Last-minute talks could swing healthcare debate Trump's way — Garnry
• Tentative overnight recovery in equities not convincing — Garnry
• China off to a torrid earnings week start as China Mobile slips — Garnry
• 10-year US Treasuries yield could head towards 2.3% — Boye