
Freight Up! Fuel oil, iron ore, steel and other commodity insights from Freight Investor Services
China's steel restrictions and a new lithium contract
In this episode, we explore significant price fluctuations in the iron ore market with Hao Pei decoding the impacts of China's crude steel restrictions and market rumours on iron ore prices.
Hello, we're Jess and Davide, and we welcome you back to another insightful episode of Freight Up – your go-to podcast for the latest in freight and commodity markets from Freight Investor Services or as some of us know us, FIS.
This episode we ask why coking coal prices are being corralled or which forces in the Middle East might unsettle the stabilizing oil market?
Hao unravels these subjects and offers insights into potential market trends.
Meanwhile, Archie Smith tackles fuel oil market intricacies, detailing price behaviours and geopolitical factors that traders must watch.
As the world shifts closer to sustainable energy solutions, our captivating battery metals segment features Abex Commodity Futures Exchange’s Joe Raja and Sascha Lefschitz.
They share with us the course of innovative futures contracts and how they're reshaping risk management, offering traders more robust tools for the evolving battery landscape.
Timestamped summary
00:00 China: Deflation, Growth, and Shipping Trends
03:30 Iron Ore Market Volatility
08:36 Ukraine War Truce and Oil Impact
13:33 Rare New Futures Exchange Launch
17:02 Launching Nickel and Lithium Contracts
20:25 Comprehensive Risk Management Tool
21:51 Subscribe for Biweekly Freight Podcast
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