ASX energy stocks fall on Wednesday. Here’s why

1 min read | January 03, 2024 05:47 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Australian energy stocks, encountered a significant intraday fall of 1.09%, marking their most substantial decline since December 13, 2023.

The recent decline in oil prices during the previous session contributed to this slump. Expectations for interest rate cuts diminished, easing concerns about disruptions in Red Sea tensions potentially affecting oil supplies.

Santos (ASX: STO)

Santos, a heavyweight in the sector, witnessed a notable 1.8% slip, marking its lowest level since December 14.

Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS)

Woodside Energy topped the losses within the sub-index, falling by as much as 0.6%.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) and Ampol (ASX: ALD)

Following suit, Whitehaven Coal and Ampol experienced drops of up to 1.6% and 1.3%, respectively.

Yearly Performance and Market Trends

Despite the current intraday fall, XEJ saw a 1.5% rise this year, bouncing back from a 3.8% loss in 2023.

Conclusion

The slip in Australian energy stocks, demonstrates the sector's susceptibility to external factors, particularly oil price fluctuations and market sentiments, impacting individual stocks differently.

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