Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Commodities

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<li>A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook</li>
<li>We look at the two recent Central Bank decisions and what they mean for our themes </li>
<li>The Iran/US MOU is providing an opportunity in oil and gas stocks</li>
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A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook
We look at the two recent Central Bank decisions and what they mean for our themes 
The Iran/US MOU is providing an opportunity in oil and gas stocks


Overview #65 – A Tale of Two Central Banks

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<li>A review of recent events and data impacting our investment themes and outlook</li>
<li>Volatility remains high in many sectors, but leadership changes are clear.</li>
<li>The technology sector continues to face challenges from the market </li>
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A review of recent events and data impacting our investment themes and outlook
Volatility remains high in many sectors, but leadership changes are clear.
The technology sector continues to face challenges from the market 


Overview #49 – The Return of the Real Economy

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<li>A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook</li>
<li>We highlight a  commodity sector with  a strong risk-reward ratio</li>
<li>Precious metals have likely just completed Wave B of their correction</li>
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A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook
We highlight a  commodity sector with  a strong risk-reward ratio
Precious metals have likely just completed Wave B of their correction


Overview #41 – Securing Supply, Unlocking Value: Global Themes in Equities and Commodities

Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

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<li>WTI gained 0.25% for the week but reversed sharply from its midweek highs as Saudi Arabia restored alternative export flows and fears of a prolonged supply loss eased.</li>
<li>Options volatility and skew fell after the initial supply shock, while managed money cut net longs, pointing to more cautious positioning as WTI slipped below USD 100.</li>
<li>Energy ETFs lagged crude despite selective AUM support, while Halliburton enters Q3 with North American pricing, Middle East activity and Venezuela as key catalysts.</li>
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WTI gained 0.25% for the week but reversed sharply from its midweek highs as Saudi Arabia restored alternative export flows and fears of a prolonged supply loss eased.
Options volatility and skew fell after the initial supply shock, while managed money cut net longs, pointing to more cautious positioning as WTI slipped below USD 100.
Energy ETFs lagged crude despite selective AUM support, while Halliburton enters Q3 with North American pricing, Middle East activity and Venezuela as key catalysts.


Energy Weekly (W/E 18/Sep): WTI Reverses, Risk Premium Unwinds, Halliburton Tests Pricing Power

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<li>WTI gained 9.7% last week as Hormuz tensions drove a sharp geopolitical risk premium, while speculative positioning turned more bullish through fresh long additions and short covering.</li>
<li>Options markets moved from panic to acceptance, with IV and skew dropping as WTI held above USD 90, though put demand remained elevated for downside protection.</li>
<li>Cheniere’s contracted model continues to deliver strong growth, but the 2027 to 2028 LNG supply wave could pressure the uncontracted margins behind recent earnings beats.</li>
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WTI gained 9.7% last week as Hormuz tensions drove a sharp geopolitical risk premium, while speculative positioning turned more bullish through fresh long additions and short covering.
Options markets moved from panic to acceptance, with IV and skew dropping as WTI held above USD 90, though put demand remained elevated for downside protection.
Cheniere’s contracted model continues to deliver strong growth, but the 2027 to 2028 LNG supply wave could pressure the uncontracted margins behind recent earnings beats.


Energy Weekly (W/E 4/Sep): WTI Surges on Hormuz, Options Calm, Cheniere’s Tollbooth Holds

United States

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective is to replicate as closely as possible the S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Select Industry Index, an equal-weighted index.

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Overview #65 – A Tale of Two Central Banks

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. We look at recent Central Bank decisions and the Iran/US MOU

Rikki Malik

Overview #49 – The Return of the Real Economy

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. US data confirms the cyclical upturn, while China awaits the Two Sessions

Rikki Malik

Overview #41 – Securing Supply, Unlocking Value: Global Themes in Equities and Commodities

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. Lithium, Japan, precious Metals and the Oil and Gas sector

Rikki Malik

Energy Weekly (W/E 18/Sep): WTI Reverses, Risk Premium Unwinds, Halliburton Tests Pricing Power

WTI reversed sharply after its midweek spike as Saudi export concerns eased, while cautious positioning and weak energy equities shaped the market.

Mint Finance

Energy Weekly (W/E 4/Sep): WTI Surges on Hormuz, Options Calm, Cheniere’s Tollbooth Holds

WTI’s Hormuz driven rally strengthened bullish positioning, while Cheniere continues to expand contracted LNG capacity ahead of a potentially...

Mint Finance

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