The S&P 500 continues to push toward new highs even as Treasury yields remain elevated and the yield curve stays positively sloped.
Not long ago, rising yields would have been seen as a warning sign for equities.
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Chart of the Week: Higher oil, higher yields - Is the Inflation trade back?
Oil prices have been rising again, and US bond yields are moving higher at the same time.
The key question now:
If oil stays high, will markets need to rethink the path for inflation and interest rates?
Inflation had been gradually cooling following the Fed’s aggressive tightening cycle, while oil prices remained relatively contained through most of 2024 and early 2025.
The key question:
Will higher energy prices slow the path toward lower inflation again?
The chart highlights a gradual shift in labor market dynamics over recent months.
Job growth is becoming less consistent, wage increases are easing, and unemployment has moved slightly higher.
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Over the past two weeks, Brent crude rebounded from $90 to above $100, while the S&P 500 climbed from around 6,800 to new highs above 7,100.
At what point do higher energy prices begin to challenge growth and can equities continue to look through it?
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We officially launched the Alpha Initiative at University of the Witwatersrand on 10 April, bringing together students and lecturers for an exciting first look at what is ahead. A huge thank you to Professor Wayne Van Zijl for his continued support
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After a relatively mixed and even negative period (2023–2025), energy prices across all major products have surged sharply again, led by Urals, Heating Oil, and Brent. 2026 stands out as a renewed energy shock year.
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Bridging the gap between university learning and the investment industry is more important than ever.
By connecting students, universities, and industry professionals, the initiative aims to help develop the next generation of analysts and investment professionals.
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Investors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Durable Goods Orders release for January, as it provides one of the clearest signals on business investment and manufacturing momentum in the world’s largest economy.
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