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June 26, 2026

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This report examines the impact of the reopened Strait of Hormuz on oil prices and provides an update on cooling US inflation and European structural investment trends.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Oil prices are expected to recover to USD 85/bbl by year-end despite current pressure from the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 2.Recent softer-than-expected US PCE inflation data supports the view that the Federal Reserve may remain on hold for the remainder of the year.
  • 3.Severe heatwaves in Europe are reinforcing the structural investment case for decarbonization, energy efficiency, and electrification.

Table of Contents

  • Thought of the day
  • What to watch: 29 June
  • Caught our attention
  • Heatwaves reinforce Europe's structural investment case.
  • Market update
  • Appendix

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Authors

Ulrike Hoffmann-BurchardiMark Haefele

Securities

Brent Crude OilS&P 500

Themes

Artificial IntelligenceDecarbonization

Regions

EuropeMiddle EastUnited StatesIran