Oil down a bit on 'final negotiations'; US payrolls today: US inflation persisting well above the Fed's 2% target; Case for a June BoJ hike has increased
Report Coverage
- Broker
- Deutsche Bank
- Region
- Global
- Sector
- Finance, Fossil Energy
- Report Type
- Company Report
- Primary Focus
- Global Macro / Central Banks & Commodities
Report Summary
Deutsche Bank's daily macro note covers oil declining 2.5% to $95.32/bbl on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire renewal and Trump signaling advanced Iran negotiations. The report highlights that US underlying inflation persists at 3.1-3.2%, well above the Fed's 2% target, reinforcing DB's view that the Fed is on hold indefinitely with upside risk of rate hikes. The case for a June BoJ rate hike has increased following Governor Ueda's forward-looking speech.
Key Takeaways
- Oil fell 2.5% to $95.32/bbl Brent on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and signals of advanced Iran negotiations
- US underlying inflation estimated at 3.1-3.2% monthly, with quarterly trend inflation rising to 2.9% in Q1, stalling disinflation progress
- Deutsche Bank baseline remains Fed on hold indefinitely, but risks of rate hikes have risen
- BoJ Governor Ueda's speech signals new inflationary conditions, increasing probability of a June rate hike
- RBA Governor Bullock indicates 'space' to assess policy after third consecutive hike, suggesting pause ahead
Why This Report Matters
Signals potential inflection points across major central banks: the Fed may need to hike despite being on hold, the BoJ is nearing a rate hike, and oil markets face geopolitical repricing, making this critical for multi-asset positioning.
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