Falling Oil Prices Change the Inflation Story for Global Markets.
September 21, 2026
Oil prices are falling despite continued tensions in the Middle East, and the move is changing the inflation outlook for financial markets.
Brent crude recently fell below $102 per barrel, while WTI moved below $99, marking a fourth consecutive daily decline. One major reason is that physical oil flows have remained stronger than initially feared. Saudi Arabia’s crude exports have recovered…

