⚡️Energy Stocks Slide as Oil Inventories Spike and Geopolitical Risks Rise | Energy Sector Insights
(XLE) dropped 2.0% on Wednesday, pressured by a surprise 7.7 million barrel rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed geopolitical concerns. Energy heavyweights Chevron (CVX), ExxonMobil (XOM), and Schlumberger (SLB) led the decline.
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Wednesday, July 30
XLE [-2.0%]
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The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has declined by 2.0% during market hours on Wednesday. Crude oil inventories in the U.S. unexpectedly increased by nearly 7.7 million barrels for the week ending July 25, contrary to market expectations of a decrease, potentially signaling shifts in supply and demand dynamics that could adversely affect energy prices. Additionally, geopolitical tensions have escalated, with President Trump threatening sanctions on Russia over its conflict with Ukraine, raising concerns about potential disruptions to Russian oil supplies. Among the ETF's holdings, significant contributors to the decline include Chevron (CVX), which has received a restricted U.S. authorization to operate in Venezuela, and other major players such as ExxonMobil (XOM) and Schlumberger (SLB), all of which experienced notable drops in performance. The Dow Jones Index has also decreased by 0.59%, reflecting broader market sentiment that may influence the energy sector's performance.