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Investec Focus Radio UK

Investec Focus Radio UK features conversations between leading minds and other experts on economics, investments, business and working culture and topical issues beyond wealth.
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484 Episodes
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S02 Ep46 Energy Market Update: Voluntary cuts to extend to March 25

In the last episode of season 2, Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses decisions from the OPEC+ meeting that took place last week. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy…
9 Dec 4 min

S02 Ep45 Energy Market Update: Why is the OPEC+ meeting delayed?

The OPEC+ meeting was supposed to have been held over the weekend, but it has been delayed to this Thursday. Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains what is going on. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or…
2 Dec 3 min

S02 Ep44 Energy Market Update: OPEC meeting preview

It’s a week to go until the OPEC meeting next Sunday. Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at what do options they have and how does market pricing currently reflect the likelihood of these options. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…
25 Nov 3 min

S02 Ep43 Energy Market Update: Oil prices softened again

In this episode, Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what has been driving oil prices. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not…
18 Nov 4 min

S02 Ep42 Energy Market Update: The Trump presidency and oil markets

Following a lot of volatility in the oil market last week after the US elections, Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at what could a Trump presidency mean for oil markets. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer,…
11 Nov 4 min

S02 Ep41 Energy Market Update: Resurgence in oil prices

Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the strengthening of the market following some weakness in oil prices at the start of last week. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy…
4 Nov 3 min

S02 Ep40 Energy Market Update: Oil markets sell off sharply

In this episode, Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the reasons behind a sharp sell-off in oil markets and what this could mean for OPEC+ at their meeting coming up in December. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an…
28 Oct 4 min

S02 Ep39 Energy Market Update: Latest from IEA report

Last week the International Energy Agency published its monthly oil report, Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what the report says about supply-demand balance in the market. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of…
21 Oct 4 min

S02 Ep38 Energy Market Update: Oil market under 75b/$

A week ago, brent was trading over 80 $/b, this morning the market is under 75, Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses market developments and what is driving oil prices. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or…
15 Oct 4 min

S02 Ep37 Energy Market Update: What Brent highs mean for OPEC+

Brent reached a high close to 80 $/b last week. Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the latest developments and what this means for OPEC+ deliberations. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an…
7 Oct 4 min

S02 Ep36 Energy Market Update: Why did oil sell off?

Brent rallied up over 75 $/b last week but sold off again at the end of the week. Investec's Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at why the rally faded so quickly. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer,…
30 Sep 4 min

S02 Ep35 Energy Market Update: Is the oil price rally sustainable?

Oil prices recovered sharply last week. Investec's Head of Commodities, Callum Macpherson discusses what drove this rally and is it sustainable. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial…
23 Sep 3 min

S02 Ep34 Energy Market Update: Brent falls to 2021 levels

Brent has fallen to its lowest level since December 2021. Investec's Head of Commodities, Callum Macpherson looks at the impact of this and if OPEC+ will likely manage to agree to a solution. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an…
16 Sep 3 min

S02 Ep33 Energy Market Update: Brent hits low levels

It has been a very volatile week for oil markets as Brent hit its lowest levels since March 2023, Investec's Head of Commodities, Callum Macpherson discusses what has been going on. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or…
9 Sep 5 min

S02 Ep32 Energy Market Update: Will OPEC+ reduce cuts?

Oil prices are weaker again today as there are no signs that OPEC+ members are going to hold off on reducing cuts. Investec's Head of Commodities, Callum Macpherson has the latest on this. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an…
2 Sep 7 min

S02 Ep31 Energy Market Update: Oil strengthens

Oil has strengthened again this week, and Brent is now back over 80 $/b. Investec's Head of Commodities, Callum Macpherson, discusses what has been behind this? Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer,…
27 Aug 3 min

S02 Ep30 Energy Market Update: Market struggles to stay over 80 $/b

Brent fell back below 80 $/b again at the end of last week, Investec's Head of Commodities, Callum Macpherson, discusses why the is market struggling to stay over 80 $/b. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a…
19 Aug 4 min

Energy Market Update S02 Ep29: What's driving the oil rally?

Brent has recovered from last week’s sell-off. Investec's head of commodities, Callum Macpherson, explains the factors driving the rally. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This…
12 Aug 4 min

SO2 Ep27 Energy Market Update: The impact of AI on oil markets

Energy prices were under pressure last week as equity prices fell, led by tech stocks as question marks surfaced over the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, says Investec's head of commodities, Callum Macpherson. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an…
29 Jul 5 min
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