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Oil rally and cooling inflation boost bets on Fed rate cuts this year

Jul 15, 2026, 9:56 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Lower-than-expected inflation readings reduce tail risk for further tightening, boosting equity multiples; oil strength introduces mixed headwinds but overall momentum supports a risk-on stance.

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Inflation momentum eased in June with PPI down 0.3% and CPI down 0.4% MoM, reinforcing expectations for a slower path of Fed tightening. Oil rose on geopolitical tensions after U.S. strikes on Iran, while Treasuries remained range-bound. The combination suggests near-term upside for the S&P 500 as rate-cut bets grow and discount rates potentially compress.

Treasury yields steady: 10Y 4.581%, 2Y 4.166%, 30Y 5.104%.
PPI June -0.3%; CPI June -0.4% MoM, YoY 3.5%.
Fed inflation trajectory improving; rate-hike odds recede as disinflation continues.
Oil climbs on Iran strikes; WTI >$79, Brent >$85.
Disinflation may permit Fed cuts by year-end, supporting equities.

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