The dip in energy prices, alongside a cooling labor market and increased credit card delinquencies, has led to a reduction in two-year US inflation expectations to 2.2%. Lower crude prices have directly affected USOIL and UKOIL, indicating a potential easing of inflation pressures which can influence energy sector investment and consumer costs. The overall economic sentiment from these trends could also affect NG prices, as energy demand and inflation expectations often correlate with natural gas market dynamics.