The energy markets play a huge role in global financial trade as a whole. The entire world needs energy, and much of this... moreThe energy markets play a huge role in global financial trade as a whole. The entire world needs energy, and much of this energy comes in the form of oil and natural gas. Even though efforts are underway to transition from fossil fuels toward more sustainable energy sources, oil still remains the top contender when it comes to powering the world’s machinery and global financial markets.