Only thing I can figure is with lower fuel prices, it is cheaper to move product from the production line / warehouse to the store shelves so prices go down at the stores and we are left with more money in our pocket to purchase other widgets or pay down debt which opens up capital for lenders to re-lend.
Right, which is why one would think the oil price falling would occur BEFORE economic recovery not the other way around? If our betters are to be believed we are well into an economic rebound - again which I frankly DO NOT believe.