(EQNR; Aa2/AA-/NR) Credit Neutral
Adjusted op income broadly in line albeit with a $955mn wind impairment weighing further down the income statement. Leverage increased on a state liability, as expected — an accounting effect of proportionally buying back state-held shares.
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A bullish condition in Gilt futures remains intact and the latest sell-off is - for now - considered corrective. Recent gains marked an extension of the breach of resistance at 91.87, the May 20 high. This signals scope for a test of 93.73, a Fibonacci projection point. Note the uptrend is in overbought territory, a deeper pullback would unwind this position. Initial firm support lies at 92.34, the 20-day EMA.
Gilt calls, 92.36/92.60 range.
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