Brent Crude Oil vs. S&P 500 Index A short-term spike in oil prices may cause market jitters, but only a sustained, significant increase would meaningfully affect U.S. stocks and the broader economy; currently, economic and equity impacts remain limited. Image: Bloomberg
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
Brent Crude Oil Prices – Biggest Weekly Jumps Fueled by a sudden escalation in Middle East conflict and concerns over major supply disruptions, Brent crude oil prices experienced one of their biggest weekly gains since 1988. Image: Deutsche Bank
Brent Crude Oil Price Forecast Goldman Sachs projects that Brent crude oil prices will average $60/56 per barrel for the remainder of 2025, with a further decline to an annual average of $56/$52 per barrel in 2026, reflecting increased global supply from OPEC+. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
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
U.S. Crude Oil The U.S. days of crude oil supply, including the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), have decreased to 46 days, which is a 40-year low. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Brent Crude Oil Will oil prices continue to fall on weaker economic outlook? Image: The Daily Shot
Inflation – U.S. Headline CPI vs. Brent Crude Oil U.S. headline inflation is expected to ease amid falling oil prices. Image: J.P. Morgan
Brent Crude Oil and Saudi Arabia Stock Market (Leading Indicator) Will oil prices remain high as global demand for oil continues to rise? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Crude Oil WTI Will oil prices continue to fall as recession fears mount? Image: The Daily Shot
Crude Oil Price Returns Is the price of crude oil on the way to the moon? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy