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The oil market is reaching a ‘tipping point’ that could create problems for stocks, according to this Wall Street legend

Economy MarketWatch By Frances Yue 18 May 2026 19:38 1 min read
The oil market is reaching a ‘tipping point’ that could create problems for stocks, according to this Wall Street legend

Evercore’s Roger Altman said in a CNBC interview on Monday that a sharp rise in crude could destabilize markets before it may trigger “the second big inflation shock of this decade after COVID,” especially if oil prices climb toward $150 a barrel or higher.

Evercore’s Roger Altman said in a CNBC interview on Monday that a sharp rise in crude could destabilize markets before it may trigger “the second big inflation shock of this decade after COVID,” especially if oil prices climb toward $150 a barrel or higher.

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