WTI Crude Oil and Recessions

WTI Crude Oil and Recessions Sharp increases in oil prices—often doubling—have been a consistent and significant signal preceding U.S. recessions, making oil prices a key economic indicator to watch for early signs of economic downturns. Image: Yahoo Finance

WTI Oil Prices in Real Terms

The Cost of a Barrel of Oil in Real U.S. Dollar Terms While short-term oil price shocks can create significant economic disruptions and drive inflation higher, oil prices over the long run typically track the general rate of inflation. Image: Deutsche Bank

WTI Oil Prices

WTI Oil Prices While oil prices remain highly sensitive to geopolitical risks, particularly in regions like the Middle East, the market has so far avoided the kind of sustained shock that would trigger broader inflation. Image: Deutsche Bank

WTI Crude Oil to Gold Ratio

WTI Crude Oil to Gold Ratio Gold shines as the best-performing asset of 2024 for those looking for stability and inflation protection, while oil faces significant challenges from shifting demand patterns. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Crude Oil WTI

Crude Oil WTI Will oil prices continue to fall as recession fears mount? Image: The Daily Shot

Inflation – S&P 500/WTI

Inflation – S&P 500/WTI Could the United States face an energy crisis? Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

WTI Crude Oil Price Seasonality

WTI Crude Oil Price Seasonality Seasonality suggests that oil prices tend to move lower into year end. Image: Topdown Charts