Yet this guy bone SOMEHOW doesn't seem to understand that, LOL,
You slander and grossly misrepresent me.
I have posted extensively in the Commodity Futures Forum under the Crude Oil Thread about the protracted and strong (>93%) positive correlation between the broad market equity indices and Crude Oil futures. A strong economy is associated (rightly or wrongly) with a strong stock market - and stronger DEMAND for Crude Oil. Oil prices are comparatively modest due to the abundant SUPPLY - North America is now the largest producer in the World by a comfortable margin.
Algos do not set the price of Crude Oil as you so ineptly proclaim.
How are those Puts going for you btw ?