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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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450 Episodes
20 – 40

Investec Games Podcast - Cherry Freeman, Hiro Capital

In this episode, we are joined by Cherry Freeman, founder and general partner at Hiro Capital. Cherry leads Hiro’s deal pipeline and focusses on games, media platforms and software investments. The team at Hiro have between them angelled over US$9bn worth of some extraordinary games, sports and technology brands and…
17 Oct 2023 26 min

S01 Ep43 Energy market update: Middle East conflict and the oil price

It is just over a week since the conflict in the Middle East, Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson takes stock of what energy markets have been doing since then. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation…
16 Oct 2023 6 min

S01 Ep42 Energy market update: Brent rallies sharp

Brent set a low of under 84 $/b last week, rallied sharply this morning after the events that unfolded in Israel over the weekend. Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses latest Brent moves. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an…
9 Oct 2023 4 min

S01 Ep41 Energy market update: new highs for Brent price

Brent set another new high over 97 $/b last week, but it is much lower today, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses what has been behind these moves. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation…
2 Oct 2023 5 min

S01 Ep40 Energy market update: Brent rally running out of steam?

There was a new high in Brent - close to 96 $/b last week, but also lows close to 92 $/b. Is this a sign the rally is running out of steam? Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson explains. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and…
25 Sep 2023 5 min

Investec Games Podcast - Sir Ian Livingstone, CBE

In this episode, I am joined Sir Ian Livingstone, one of the founding fathers of the UK games industry. Ian co-founded Games Workshop in 1975, exiting in 1991 before embarking on a remarkable career in the video games industry. Along the way he has written multiple Games books which have…
21 Sep 2023 41 min

S01 Ep39 Energy market update: Latest on IEA report

Brent rallied close to 95 $/b last week and the International Energy Agency warned about the impact of Saudi cuts on price volatility, Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses the latest International Energy Agency’s report. Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be…
18 Sep 2023 7 min

S01 Ep38 Energy market update: Brent rallies breaking 90 $/b

Investec Head of Commodities Callum Macpherson discusses oil rallied strongly last week after Saudi Arabia announced an extension to its cuts. 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…
11 Sep 2023 5 min

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
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