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Energy Weekly (W/E 28/Aug): WTI Slid on Sanctions, Hormuz Reignites, Equinor Bets on Hydrocarbons

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WTI reversed a slide from last week as Hormuz tensions resurfaced over the weekend, energy equities diverged, and Equinor doubled down on oil and gas despite an unresolved renewables strategy.
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  • Market Analysis: Positioning and Volatility
  • Energy ETF Performance Amid Oil Sanctions
  • Equinor's Strategic Shift to Hydrocarbons
  • Conclusion: Assessing Equinor's Future Prospects
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