This report studies the breakdown in the short-run relationship between energy equity valuations and underlying commodity prices during 2022.
It highlights how energy equities outperformed despite a retracement in oil prices, supported by strong cash flows, capital discipline, and portfolio reallocations influenced by inflation and ESG factors. The report also discusses the impact of Europe's LNG demand shift and OPEC+ supply restraint on sector earnings and the macro and geopolitical context affecting market expectations.