West Texas Intermediate

Crude Oil

Oil to Fall Lowest Since 2008 Financial Crisis Despite Rising Over 3%

Oil prices had been set for their worst weekly drop since the 2008 financial crisis, regardless of rising over 3% Friday, as investors worried over evaporating demand from the coronavirus pandemic and a production increase by top producers. Brent crude was up $1.12, i.e., 3.4%, at $34.33 per barrel after tanking over  7% Thursday. For the week, Brent is set…