Crude oil price volatility is often viewed as reflecting uncertainty not only related to the oil market, but also to the global macroeconomic environment. However, the question arises as to whether uncertainty is not likely to be at play without generating high volatility on the oil market.

Les liens entre prix des matières premières et marchés boursiers se sont renforcés avec la crise financière récente, limitant les possibilités de substitution dans la constitution de portefeuilles.