Why is cheaper oil not boosting the S&P 500 more?

While the decline of nearly 30% in the price of oil since 20th June ought to boost the US economy, we think the muted reaction in the stock market – the S&P 500 has gained only 4% – makes sense.

Subscriber content

Read this in full, free

Start a free trial and use one of your 10 free starter credits to unlock this piece.


Free. 10 articles. No card required.
By completing this form you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions for the provision of a free trial of Capital Economics' services. We take your privacy seriously and will not share your details with others without your consent. By providing your details, including your email address, you are consenting to Capital Economics sending you macroeconomic commentary and analysis. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

Already a client or trialist? Log in to read this.