Author: David Cohen

Optimism that economies will open ahead of schedule rose with the prospect of Gilead’s drug trials yielding positive results.

Oil started the morning down 25%, quickly reversing losses and going positive, before trading down to close the session.

Oil prices plunged again today on rapidly filling storage all across the world. Diamond Offshore Drilling became the next company to file for bankruptcy

Oil ended the volatile week lower, trading slightly higher for the day
as Canadian and US producers continue to cut rig count.

Crude oil prices had another strong day in the market today with the last two days amounting to a 40% rally in the prompt month WTI contract.

Crude prices rallied today in a sign of increased market stabilization as some production is shuttered and inventories swell.

No commentary today

Oil traded down significantly today in what was both a bizarre and unprecedented move. The front month WTI contract printed negative today for the first time in history

Oil just posted its 7th negative week over the last 8 weeks, although some optimism began to develop around a gradual economic reopening and oil production agreements kicking in.