Markets Crude Shorts Surge 50% As Virus ‘Black Swan’ Pushes Oil To Worst January Since 1991 February 1, 2020 Oil stumbled out of the gate to its worst start to a calendar year in nearly three decades. Crude'sAlready have an account? log in This article is FREE for you Create a free account and join institutional investors, analysts and strategists from the world's largest banks Email Password This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. OR, subscribe now for unlimited access By submitting your email address you agree to receive communication by email