Crude oil prices came under pressure this past week in response to the return of market angst over slowing global growth and surprise US inventory buildup of approximately 1 million barrels according to data released by the EIA. WTI Crude started the week slightly above $55.00/bbl but ended the period roughly 4.5 percent lower at $52.50/bbl as investors evaluated the balance between shrinking oil supply and demand. In addition to supply and demand factors, a strong US Dollar which climbed in excess of 1 percent likely contributed to the downside in crude over the last 5 days of trading given the currency is the ... (full story)