Energy outlook: Economy rules

摘要

In the topsy-turvy world of energy markets, inventories are at record highs,rnbut they're not quite in the spotlight when it comes to prices. So what's moving crudernoil and natural gas? As James Carville would say, "It's the economy, stupid."rnOil prices have remained stable in 2010 after several wild years and have settled in a pretty high range - $65 to $85 - despite record inventories and a stubborn global economic downturn (see "Oversupplied," right). However, for the rest of the year analysts agree that the most important factor for energy prices will be economic recovery (or lack thereof).