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Deep Fundamental Analysis

Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Commodities

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<li>WTI rallied 6.6% last week as U.S.-Iran tensions kept a geopolitical premium embedded, before reversing on 24/Aug as markets priced in formally announced sanctions.</li>
<li>Options positioning turned cautiously constructive as falling implied volatility unwound the risk premium, while energy ETF gains stayed concentrated in upstream names over utilities.</li>
<li>TotalEnergies posted strong Q2 cash generation on higher prices and refining margins, strengthening its balance sheet while reshaping its portfolio toward LNG, power and reduced Russia exposure.</li>
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WTI rallied 6.6% last week as U.S.-Iran tensions kept a geopolitical premium embedded, before reversing on 24/Aug as markets priced in formally announced sanctions.
Options positioning turned cautiously constructive as falling implied volatility unwound the risk premium, while energy ETF gains stayed concentrated in upstream names over utilities.
TotalEnergies posted strong Q2 cash generation on higher prices and refining margins, strengthening its balance sheet while reshaping its portfolio toward LNG, power and reduced Russia exposure.


Energy Weekly (W/E 21/Aug): WTI Rallies on Hormuz, Skew Eases, TotalEnergies Builds Cash

Crude Oil

Energy Weekly (W/E 21/Aug): WTI Rallies on Hormuz, Skew Eases, TotalEnergies Builds Cash