Key points
- Inflation hedge (especially gold).
- Weak dollar boosts commodity prices.
- Supply shocks can drive inflation.
Example
If Brent jumps $10 in a week while the dollar weakens, expect headline CPI pressure and potential margin squeezes for fuel-intensive sectors.
In history
WTI crude swung from negative prices in April 2020 to above $120/barrel in June 2022 amid reopening demand and supply shocks.
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