Crude Oil Futures: Fears of a second wave linger – Charles Schwab

Crude Oil Futures are up for a fourth consecutive week. Higher prices tempt producers but demand uncertainty lingers, David Chambers from Charles Schwab reports.

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“Reopening economies around the world will likely prove very difficult, so the volatility in oil prices may be far from over. Fears of a second wave linger.”

“If oil prices continue to stabilize, producers in the U.S. and OPEC+ may find it difficult to avoid the temptation of re-opening the spigots. Global oil shipping rates have been ticking down which may hint at a moderation in the supply glut.”

“Thursday’s RSI above 70 may have hinted at overbought conditions, confirmed by Friday morning’s selloff which brought the RSI reading down to near 50.”