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Analysts see muted Q3 earnings for oil majors

Softer crude prices and maintenance downtime are expected to weigh on results.

Adaeze Okonkwo

Markets Editor4 min read

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Third-quarter earnings from the oil majors are expected to be subdued, reflecting lower realised crude prices and planned maintenance activity.

Analysts said cost discipline will be as important as production volumes in shaping the results.

Investors will also watch capital-allocation commentary for signs of a change in spending plans.

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Adaeze Okonkwo

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Adaeze Okonkwo writes for BusinessPress.

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