Javier Blas from Bloomberg Opinion discusses the record surge in cocoa prices, driven by underinvestment in cocoa supply and financial market pressure. Topics include the impact on chocolate prices, challenges in cocoa production, profit disparity in the supply chain, and the role of market participants like commodity traders and chocolate companies.

Ebrahim Rahbari, an independent economist from Citi, and Constance Hunter, Chief Economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit, dive into disinflation trends and their impacts on the U.S. economy. Troy Gayeski, Chief Market Strategist at FS Investments, discusses market reactions to the CPI and wage growth, while Javier Blas, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, tackles energy prices and their role in the recent Trump-Harris debate. They also analyze the evolving monetary policy landscape and upcoming interest rates in light of inflation expectations.

James Steel and Javier Blas talk about stock updates, monetary policies, and the impact of commodities on global markets. They delve into olive oil insights, discussing price fluctuations, consumer preferences, and anticipated crop improvements in Southern Europe.

Global energy transition towards clean energy amidst rising demand for fossil fuels, insights from CERAWeek conference, navigating challenges of decarbonization and energy security, impact of geopolitics and elections on energy sector, exploration of oil, gas, and commodity markets, accelerating shift to renewables and balancing national interests in renewable energy sources.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has laid bare the West’s reliance on Russian oil and gas. Around 40 per cent of Europe’s gas comes from Russia, while some 7 per cent of US oil is Russian. Journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy’s new book, The World for Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources, tells the story of how trading commodities such as these has shaped the global financial landscape and why we find ourselves in a pivotal moment in which geopolitical and economic relationships are being tested. Investigative journalist and Manveen Rana speaks with Javier and Jack about the book and its wider themes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices