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30 May 2023 energy update
The next OPEC+ meeting will be held on Sunday. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what might come out of that meeting.
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22 May 2023 energy update
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the International Energy Agency’s latest monthly report on the oil market.
15 May 2023 energy update
There has been some positive supply side news, but Brent is below 75 again. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses these dynamics.
09 May 2023 energy update
Brent reached a low of 71 last week, but has now rallied back over 76$/b, Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains the shift.
02 May 2023 energy update
Brent has been trading under 80 $/b in recent days as the oil market continues to worry about the economic outlook. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses these dynamics.
24 April 2023 energy update
Brent fell back towards 80 $/b at the end of last week. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains how this has happened in spite of the production cuts that have been announced.
17 April 2023 energy update
The International Energy Agency’s monthly report was published at the end of last week. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what the IEA had to say about the state of the oil market.
11 April 2023 energy update
A week on now from the announcement of cuts to output from the Saudi’s and others, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses oil market’s reaction.
03 April 2023 energy update
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains OPEC's decision to cut output and what it means for the markets.
27 March 2023 energy update
Brent was very soft at the start of last week, but then rebounded - Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at what has brought this about.
20 March 2023 energy update
After weeks of being fairly range bound, Brent dropped to its lowest level since December 2021 last week and is lower again this morning. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses these moves.
13 March 2023 energy update
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson analyses the latest fall in oil prices.
06 March 2023 energy update
In this episode, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses China's growth target and is the UAE leaving OPEC?
27 February 2023 energy update
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at some of the key topics that will be up for discussion at the International Energy Week in London this week.
20 February 2023 energy update
In its monthly report, the International Energy Agency has significantly increased its demand forecast for 2023, by 300kb/d. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at what this means for the energy market.
13 February 2023 energy update
Brent rose at the end of last week after Russia announced a supply cut. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the significance of this development.
06 February 2023 energy update
The G7 has now agreed on a price cap on Russian refined products. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson lets us know how these caps will work and how they will impact the markets.
30 January 2023 energy update
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson shares his insights on the fluctuation in oil prices last week and the upcoming EU embargoes on Russian refined products.
19 January 2023 energy update
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at what 2023 holds in store for energy markets.
16 January 2023 energy update
Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson examines the impact of the strengthening Brent price.
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