Economic growth and population trends are pivotal factors influencing long-term global oil demand. Wood Mackenzie's projections indicate an average annual GDP growth rate of 2.2% from 2024 to 2050.

Simulations using a Phillips curve-type relationship provide insights into the importance of demand versus supply for inflation over different periods. The decade of low inflation after the Great ...

But the curve is said to invert when the three-month yield is higher than the 10-year yield. When that happens, it indicates that investors have concern about economic growth.