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Inflation Heats Up Again as Oil Shock Hits the Economy 

Summary

Inflation came in hotter than expected in April, and the reason may surprise investors. With oil inventories falling rapidly and millions of barrels per day offline, markets are beginning to rethink the path forward for inflation, interest rates, and the broader economy.

Key Topics

  • Why real wages are falling again
  • How the Middle East oil supply shock is impacting inflation
  • Why the Fed may delay rate cuts
  • The difference between demand-driven inflation and supply shocks
  • Why energy prices could keep pushing core inflation higher through the summer

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