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Even as demand growth slows, OPEC+ cuts keep Brent above $90. Integrated majors with strong cash flow can sustain returns. Watch the June OPEC+ meeting.
The Eagle Verona's departure from the Persian Gulf tests the war-risk premium built into crude. Traders weigh whether one tanker starts a trend.
Traditional defensive sectors now account for just over 10% of the S&P 500, down from 30% 25 years ago. Trivariate Research outlines the stocks that still meet dividend growth criteria.
IOC starts Panipat SAF production in September. BPCL, HPCL follow with 2025–26 capacity. Without subsidies, offtake risk remains. Fare impact minimal at 1% blend.
Bangladesh offers 26 offshore blocks with sweeter PSC terms to cut LNG import costs. Bids will test investor appetite for Bay of Bengal gas exploration.
Argus upgraded BP to Buy after a Q1 beat driven by upstream and refining margins. A 20-role gas trading restructure shifts focus to LNG – see what it means for earnings quality and the stock's setup.
Toyota warns India's E100 ethanol push needs consumer savings, not just engineering. Brazil's 25-30% price gap model shows the path. Policy maturity is the key risk.
The Saudi bypass reduces tail risk for crude prices. Other Gulf producers remain exposed to Hormuz. Track utilization rates and OPEC+ decisions next.
Golar LNG maintains 100% uptime on Hilli and Gimi, but shares approach fair value with limited margin. See why GLNG stock is downgraded to a hold.
A draft Iran-US MoU proposes oil sanctions waiver during talks, a 30-day Hormuz procedure, and a 60-day nuclear timeline. The oil market faces a potential supply shift.
Reliance Industries leads a Rs 74,111 crore surge in India's top-capitalised firms, signalling a receding geopolitical risk premium that commodity traders should watch for crude and gold repricing.
Reliance led a Rs 74,111 cr market cap surge among India's top 10 stocks. AlphaScala mixed scores on HDFC Bank and Wipro suggest caution on follow-through.
India is in advanced talks to remove the 11% cotton import duty. Spinning mills would benefit from lower costs. Domestic farmers, however, face potential margin pressure. Decision expected soon.
PE funds pour hundreds of millions into Kerala hospitals, targeting mid-sized facilities for consolidation. Cost fears rise as returns rely on higher procedural volumes and tariffs.
Oil India's new gas zone in Rajasthan's Dandewala field flows 25,000 scmd. The low-CO2 discovery validates its exploration strategy and opens the Jaisalmer basin for further drilling.
Exxon CEO Darren Woods warns Middle East supply disruption will keep oil prices elevated through 2027. Alpha Score 54/100 for XOM. Watchlist implications for integrated producers.
Republicans' long-term inflation views have doubled since February 2025. Fed Governor Waller says he would support rate hikes if expectations unanchor. The next CPI print will decide the path.
SCCO's Alpha Score of 64/100 reflects strong assets alongside elevated valuation risk. A copper price reversal would compress the multiple. LME inventory trends are the next catalyst.
Exxon's Q1 GAAP earnings fell to $4.2B on $3.9B in derivative timing effects. The non-cash drag is expected to reverse, making the cash flow statement the next key data point.
India's excise cuts and absorption strategy kept petrol/diesel hikes minimal despite the West Asia crude surge. The next pressure point is OMC margins and fiscal space if Brent sustains above $90.
IndianOil reports petrol sales up 14% and diesel up 18% in May 1-22, calling local fuel outages 'highly localised'. The real test comes when harvest season demand subsides.
Crisil forecasts 13-15% volume drop to 620-640 tonne as 15% duty and record prices curb demand. Revenue up 20-25% on higher realisations. Credit stable. Watch for price swings, policy risk.
FMG shares have fallen 2.9% since the start of 2025. The question is whether the pullback reflects temporary headwinds or a structural shift. Production data and China demand are the next catalysts.
Third May hike raises petrol ₹0.87, diesel ₹0.91 per litre in Indian metros. Under-recoveries persist as Middle East supply risks keep crude elevated. Fourth hike possible before June 1.
Delhi CNG rises Re 1/kg for third time in 10 days. Strait of Hormuz risk drives crude and domestic gas costs higher, squeezing distributors and fleet operators. Next hike probable if crude holds.
Petrol and diesel prices in India rose for the third time in May. Despite the hikes, BPCL chairman says the refiner still loses ₹25–30 per litre on diesel. More increases likely.
Indian OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹4.8/litre cumulatively since May 15. The third hike in eight days pushes Delhi petrol to ₹99.51. Margin recovery and inflation risks are now in focus.
TEN released its Q1 2026 slide deck. With an Alpha Score 76 Strong, the deck offers clues on tanker demand, rates, and fleet positioning. Key for energy shipping investors.
The Japanese chemical giant's quarterly slide deck lands as Asian demand and feedstock costs pressure spreads across segments. The earnings call Q&A will set the near-term tone for MITUY.
The NovaGold Resources slide deck released May 22 covers Donlin Gold progress and funding assumptions. NG stock at $7.72 remains binary on permitting milestones.