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Big Oil’s liabilities shrink as bond yields weigh on investors

The outlook is complicated by soaring bond yields that are spooking investors.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Sectors

The Wall Street Journal Markets reports that Big Oil’s liabilities are shrinking, a trend that could reshape investor expectations for the sector.

The article links the improving balance sheet picture with investor concerns around rising bond yields, which it says are spooking markets.

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WSJ MarketsBig Oil’s Liabilities Are Shrinking. What’s Next?

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