This week all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve’s outlook on interest rates. At a Glance Coming into the year, markets were pricing in multiple interest rate cuts. However, the Iranian conflict has sparked a surge in oil and gas prices, as well transportation and fertilizer costs. This could reignite the price pressures the…Read more
The Stakes Get Higher We’re in week two of conflict in the Middle East. Since last week’s column, oil nearly reached $120/bbl on Sunday night as supply disruption concerns collided with low overnight liquidity. It then fell below $90/bbl Monday afternoon after US President Trump said the war could be ending soon. That’s a swing of…Read more
At a Glance As shockwaves from the war with Iran upend global energy markets, the focus will be on inflation here in the U.S. Crude oil prices have spiked since fighting broke out at the end of February, and consumers are already seeing higher prices at the gas pump. Over time, higher energy costs can…Read more
