Oil Claws Back in Effort to Break Record Losing Streak

The video discusses recent trends in crude oil and natural gas markets, highlighting a potential end to a 12-day losing streak for crude oil and significant volatility in natural gas due to a winter vortex. It examines the impact of increased margin calls and market volatility, particularly in options trading. The discussion also covers the potential for oil prices to stabilize and recover, considering factors like production levels in the US, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, and demand fluctuations from China.

What impact has the retail sales numbers had on oil prices according to the discussion?

What is the expected future trend for oil prices as mentioned in the text?