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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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454 Episodes
32 – 52

S01 Ep37 Energy market update: Brent reaches high levels

Brent reached its highest level since January this year, at the end of last week. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains what was driving that move? Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an…
4 Sep 2023 5 min

S01 Ep36 Energy market update: Brent low following 88 high

Brent is lower again this week, after reaching a high of 88 a couple of weeks ago. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains. 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…
21 Aug 2023 4 min

S01 Ep34 Energy market update: European gas prices increase

Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains what’s behind the large increase in gas prices last week in Europe. 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…
14 Aug 2023 5 min

S01 Ep33 Energy market update: Saudi Arabia cuts extended

Brent reached a high of over 86 $/b last week after Saudi Arabia announced that its additional voluntary cuts had been extended. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains why the country has done this and how significant is the move. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes…
7 Aug 2023 5 min

S01 Ep32 Energy market update: Oil prices continue strong 5-week run

Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson examines the fundamental and macro drivers behind Brent breaking the $85 a barrel mark 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 or sell…
31 Jul 2023 5 min

S01 Ep31 Energy market update: Oil Market Update

The latest Oil Market Update with Callum Macpherson. 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 constitute a personal recommendation and is not investment…
24 Jul 2023 5 min

S01 Ep30 Energy market update: Brent breaks $80 per barrel mark

Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson unpacks the factors that pushed the global benchmark for Brent crude over the $80 mark last week and looks at the prospects for the week ahead. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer,…
17 Jul 2023 4 min

S01 Ep29 Energy market update: Saudi Arabia's impending announcement

When Saudi Arabia announced its additional one million barrel per day cut at the start of June, to apply to July it said it would only be for one month, the question is whether that cut will be extended into August. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson looks at the…
3 Jul 2023 3 min

S01 Ep28 Energy market update: Oil prices following Russia events

There have been extraordinary events over the weekend in Russia, but this seems not to have had any impact on oil prices. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation…
26 Jun 2023 3 min

S01 Ep27 Energy market update: Oil market outlook

Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the International Energy Agency’s published reports on the short-term and long-term outlook for the oil market. 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…
19 Jun 2023 6 min

S01 Ep26 Energy market update: Demand worries in the market

The market is still worried about demand. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the market dynamics. 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…
12 Jun 2023 4 min

S01 Ep25 Energy market update: OPEC+ meeting agreement

The OPEC+ has come to a complex agreement during their meeting on Sunday. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson gives details of the decisions made. 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…
5 Jun 2023 6 min

S01 Ep24 Energy market update: Uncertainty in the market

The next OPEC+ meeting will be held on Sunday. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what might come out of that meeting. 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…
30 May 2023 5 min

S01 Ep23 Energy market update: Oil market report released

Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the International Energy Agency’s latest monthly report on the oil market. 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…
22 May 2023 4 min

S01 Ep22 Energy market update: Brent hit below 75 again

There has been some positive supply side news, but Brent is below 75 again. Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses these dynamics. 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…
15 May 2023 3 min

S01 Ep21 Energy market update: Brent rallies back over 76$/b

Brent reached a low of 71 last week, but has now rallied back over 76$/b, Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains the shift. 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…
9 May 2023 4 min

S01 Ep20 Energy market update: Economic outlook concerns

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. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation…
2 May 2023 4 min

S01 Ep19 Energy market update: Brent falls towards 80 $/b

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. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer,…
24 Apr 2023 3 min

S01 Ep18 Energy market update: IEA monthly report published

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. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an…
17 Apr 2023 4 min

S01 Ep17 Energy market update: Latest from the oil markets

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 markets reaction. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer,…
11 Apr 2023 3 min
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