The agreement aims to conclude the ongoing regional conflict by permitting Iran to resume oil and fuel exports immediately, serving as a financial incentive for de-escalation. This shift in market expectations triggered a broad sell-off across the energy sector as traders moved to price in the sudden influx of supply.
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Oil Prices Sink Below $80 as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Looms
West Texas Intermediate futures plummeted 5.8% to $76.05 a barrel today, marking the first time prices have settled below the $80 threshold since March. The sharp downturn followed reports of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, signaling a potential rapid reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the bearish sentiment hitting the broader market, Norwegian energy major Equinor is doubling down on its long-term capital strategy. The company confirmed plans to increase spending on oil and gas projects while simultaneously bolstering shareholder returns. Part of this commitment includes a significant expansion of its 2026 share buyback program, which will now reach $3 billion.
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