Anticipation, Uncertainty for Energy and Financials

What is a major factor preventing oil prices from sustainably rising above $50 per barrel?

• Increased global demand

• OPEC's intervention

• Technological inefficiencies

• Supply and demand imbalances

How have US shale producers maintained competitiveness in recent years?

• Through government subsidies

• By increasing oil prices

• Through technological advancements and efficiencies

• By reducing production

Which sector, besides energy, has seen a resurgence due to market anticipation?

• Technology

• Healthcare

• Financials

• Retail

What is a key reason for the market's current uncertainty?

• Stable interest rates

• Lack of technological progress

• Uncertainty about policy changes under Trump's administration

• Decreased global oil demand

What has been a recent trend in investor behavior?

• Avoiding risk assets

• Aggressively buying risk assets

• Selling off energy stocks

• Focusing on low-yield investments