SLB'S QUARTERLY PROFITS FALL DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE IRAN WAR ON OILFIELD ACTIVITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

Schlumberger (SLB) reported lower quarterly profits, citing reduced oilfield activity in the Middle East due to disruptions from the Iran conflict. The decline reflects how geopolitical instability affects capital spending by national oil companies and delays in project execution, transmitting risk through operational disruption and supply chain constraints. Energy equities with regional exposure, particularly oilfield services firms operating in the Persian Gulf, are most vulnerable to further deterioration in the security and regulatory environment. Traders will watch upcoming OPEC+ production compliance data and U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports on Middle Eastern output for signals on activity recovery.

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