The Oil Market's Bumper Volatility Won't Go Away Anytime Soon
Brent crude futures posted their biggest gain in almost two years last week.
Oil storage containers in Midland, Texas.
Photographer: Anthony Prieto/BloombergWelcome to our guide to the commodities powering the global economy. Today, reporter Alex Longley looks at the volatility of the oil market during the past week. To get this newsletter sent straight to your inbox, you can sign up here .
A week is a long time in the oil market.