Despite the US being a net oil exporter, the recent plunge in the oil price will be a tailwind for the economy, as lower gasoline prices support consumer confidence and real consumption. The Fed will largely look through the impact on headline inflation, but lower gasoline prices could boost the odds of Kamala Harris winning this November’s presidential election.
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