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Treasury yields edge lower as Brent crude falls below $99

US · 2026-09-23

Key takeaway

Brent crude falls below $99 as Middle East supply fears ease, reducing the oil risk premium.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerBrent crude drops below $99 as Middle East supply fears ease, reducing the oil risk premium.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower oil prices pull US inflation expectations down, leading to a decline in US Treasury yields.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youCheaper Treasury yields ease SME borrowing costs and support credit access, while lower oil reduces input costs for energy-intensive SMEs.

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Source: CNBC

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