Oil: Price collapse reshapes Fed risk view – MUFG

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MUFG’s Derek Halpenny underlines that Brent Oil falling below USD 80 and a roughly 30% drop in crude over a month have significantly reduced perceived near-term inflation risks from energy. This shift is seen as a “game-changer” for assessing broader inflation, potentially allowing the Fed some leeway even as it maintains a generally hawkish stance on policy and projections.

Sharp crude drop eases inflation risk

"As a result, Brent crude oil fell below the $80pbl level yesterday for the first time since 3rd March."

"In the space of one month, crude oil has declined from an intra-day high (on 18th May) by 30%."

"That’s a game-changer in terms of assessing near-term risk to broader inflation from a sustained energy price shock."

"In the period since the crude oil price has dropped nearly 30%, the 2-year UST bond yield is close to unchanged so there is clearly a reluctance amongst investors to take a bullish view on rates with uncertainty over the outcome this evening an obvious deterrent."

"Investors also likely see the energy price drop as only a counter to the continued surge in equities and the three months of stronger than expected NFP reports."

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