Fast-Money Quants Become Enablers of Crude Carnage

The video discusses the recent collapse in oil prices, highlighting the role of quantitative analysts (quants) in influencing these changes. It explains how quants have shifted their positions, leading to significant market reactions. The discussion includes an analysis of past trends, current market conditions, and potential future movements. The video also explores the various strategies quants use to make decisions, such as moving averages and mean reversion, and how these strategies impact the oil market.

What historical context is provided regarding oil prices in the summer of 2017?

What strategies do quants use to determine their positions in the oil market?