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Report published August 12, 2026

Early Morning Reid: Macro Strategy Analysis - August 12, 2026

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August 12, 2026
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Authors / editors: Jim Reid (Strategist)

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Daily UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesRates Govt BondsEnergyInformation Technology

Global markets are showing mixed reactions as AI-led tech optimism faces pressure from oil price surges caused by the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Investors are closely awaiting the US CPI report to gauge the Fed's next policy move.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz continues to push oil prices higher, with concerns about inflation taking center stage.
  • 2.Investor focus is shifting to the upcoming US CPI print, which will likely determine the path for the Fed's next interest rate decision.
  • 3.Positive AI-related earnings results from CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer have provided a boost to tech sentiment overnight.

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Key figures extracted from this report

MetricEstimateContext
US CPI0.15%Headline inflation expectations
Brent Oil Price89.74 USD/bblIntraday price movement
Source: Deutsche Bank Research; Market data. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Jim Reid · Strategist

Reported Data Context

  • US CPI: 0.15 percent (Monthly) · Source: Deutsche Bank Research
  • Brent Oil Price: 89.74 USD/bbl (Current) · Source: Market data

Securities

SPXBrent CrudeCRWVSuper Micro Computer

Themes

AI Trade MomentumGeopolitical Disruption (Oil)Inflationary Sensitivity

Regions

GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesIranSouth Korea