Nadia Martin Wiggen

Nadia Martin Wiggen, Director at Svelland Capital UK, shares her insights on how political headlines directly influence energy prices, particularly in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions. She discusses the implications of the upcoming U.S.-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia for global energy costs. Wiggen also highlights the potential for peace in Ukraine and its possible effects on market stability. Her perspectives on the intersection of economics and global events offer a compelling look at the future of energy investments.

Kristina Hooper advises investors to be well-diversified in 2024, while Gerard Cassidy suggests a risk-on investment strategy. Steven Cook discusses the US's defensive approach to recent escalations in the Red Sea, and Nadia Martin Wiggen examines the impacts of geopolitical conflicts on the global oil market. Sel Hardy predicts a gradual recovery in the healthcare sector next year.

Neil Atkinson, former Head of Oil Markets Division at the International Energy Agency, and Nadia Martin Wiggen, Director at Svelland Capital, dive into the shifting dynamics of oil markets. They explore how July's OPEC+ production increases and U.S.-China trade relations will influence prices. Could a trade agreement spark Brent crude to hit $70 a barrel? The pair also discuss challenges with OPEC's production quotas and reflect on the complexities of global trade amidst fluctuating demand and production levels.