Deutsche Bank Research Institute examines how the 2026 oil shock, Iran conflict, inflation pressure, stronger earnings, and higher rates are resetting markets. Oil has led since the conflict began, with US WTI up 52%, while Q1 earnings look unusually strong.
The Great 2026 Reset…
Deutsche Bank
Jim Reid
Research
46 Pages
Key Takeaways
Oil Shock Leads: US WTI Oil gained 52% and Brent 49% since the Iran conflict began, while gold fell 13% and silver fell 20%.
Earnings Look Strong: All 11 S&P 500 sectors are expected to grow year over year, with MCG and tech at 42.9% versus 27.5% last quarter.
Rates Stay Pressured: The April Fed meeting saw 4 dissents, the most since 1992, while real fed funds may reach negative 0.5% in May.