Ge Long Hui·2025-10-23 02:22Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market saw an initial rise in the shares of the three major oil companies, driven by an increase in oil prices following new sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Russian oil companies due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict [1]. Group 1: Oil Price Movement - Oil prices in Asia rose significantly, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures increasing by 2.9% to $60.22 per barrel and Brent crude futures also rising by 2.9% to $64.39 per barrel [1]. - The rise in oil prices is attributed to the U.S. sanctions on Russia's largest oil producers, which has alleviated concerns over supply excess amid signs of excessive recent selling and a decrease in U.S. crude oil inventories [1]. Group 2: Company Performance - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) saw its stock price increase by 2.36%, reaching HKD 19.960 [1]. - PetroChina's stock rose by 1.01%, reaching HKD 7.970 [1]. - Sinopec's stock experienced a smaller increase of 0.48%, reaching HKD 4.150 [1].