The consensus view is becoming entrenched. Oil prices are rising, inflation risks are re-emerging, central banks remain data dependent, and bond markets are responding accordingly.Brent crude is approaching $US100 per barrel, West Texas Intermediate is near $US90, and investors are again debating whether inflation is proving more persistent than expected.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles