👉This Trend Points to Cooling Inflation – But It May Prove Temporary

Good morning. The past few weeks have seen some relief at the gas pump, as oil prices have come... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. The past few weeks have seen some relief at the gas pump, as oil prices have come back under $100 per barrel. However, President Biden’s attempt to get Saudi Arabia to pump more oil out of the ground hasn’t gained much traction, and prices are trending up. With Russian gas giant Gazprom halting flows to Germany, it’s likely that energy prices could be susceptible to an upward shock. Given how energy costs translate into the costs of all goods and services, the recent decline may help inflation rates finally drop lower. But they won’t be a significant component if energy prices can’t stay down. This may be an opportune time to pick up some energy trades with an eye towards an oversold bounce ahead in the energy sector. 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