21/07/2026
Oil is back in control of the conversation.
After weeks of cooling inflation, a sharp rise in crude prices is forcing investors to rethink expectations for interest rates and economic growth.
Higher energy costs can ripple through the entire economy, affecting transportation, manufacturing, consumer spending, and corporate profits.
With earnings season now underway, companies won’t just be judged on their quarterly results.
Investors will also be watching how executives expect rising costs to impact the months ahead.
Can strong earnings overcome higher oil prices?