Inflation looks to be the mega-trend for the first half of the 2020s and crude oil is one of the best natural hedges out there. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a lack of investment in new oilfields over the past five years have hit supplies, leading to stagnant production profiles everywhere from OPEC to US shale.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Fed meeting in focus as investors seek rate-path hints
Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting for signals on potential rate cuts amid concerns about a softening labor market and persistent