The inflation outlook with oil reportedly above $100 a barrel

Oil above $100 a barrel means inflation will not fall soon, a September 16, 2026 post argues. The author says DoubleLine’s model suggests year-over-year Consumer Price Index inflation in the 4% range in the next report.

Another post that day argues the U.S. is relying on its blockade to drain Iran economically. It describes a theory that Iran will come to the negotiating table once payment arrives for 29 million barrels of oil on the water outside the blockaded zone.