You know, oil prices from 2007, on the strength of a very…
“You know, oil prices from 2007, on the strength of a very robust global economy and a very robust emerging China, many of you will recall, ramped up to near $150 a barrel. Then we had the financial - U.S. financial collapse. Oil prices collapsed all the way down to $40 a barrel.”
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Oil prices are volatile, driven by economic strength and crises.
In simple terms: Oil prices swing with the economy.
Expect and prepare for market swings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment planning
- budgeting
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can you implement against price shocks?
- How do you diversify energy sources?
Predictions are uncertain; external shocks can dominate.