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Deep Fundamental Analysis

Morning Market Notes: Oil Prices Say a Deal Is Near; Our Energy Equities Suggest Otherwise

Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Commodities

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<li>WTI ended the week lower as geopolitical risk premiums faded, though intraday price swings underscored how sensitive crude remains to developments in the Middle East.</li>
<li>Options positioning remained broadly balanced, while the latest CoT data showed funds adding long positions and covering shorts, pointing to improving sentiment rather than a decisive directional view.</li>
<li>Chevron converted higher oil prices into a decisive earnings beat through stronger execution and uninterrupted operations, while production disruptions and refinery maintenance limited ExxonMobil's upside.</li>
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WTI ended the week lower as geopolitical risk premiums faded, though intraday price swings underscored how sensitive crude remains to developments in the Middle East.
Options positioning remained broadly balanced, while the latest CoT data showed funds adding long positions and covering shorts, pointing to improving sentiment rather than a decisive directional view.
Chevron converted higher oil prices into a decisive earnings beat through stronger execution and uninterrupted operations, while production disruptions and refinery maintenance limited ExxonMobil's upside.


Energy Weekly (W/E 31/Jul): Oil Reprices Risk, Positioning Steadies, and Chevron Outshines Exxon

Crude Oil

Energy Weekly (W/E 31/Jul): Oil Reprices Risk, Positioning Steadies, and Chevron Outshines Exxon