Niamh McBurney

Join Omar Najia, a savvy derivatives trader at BB Energy, Adi Imsirovic, director at Surrey Clean Energy, and Niamh McBurney from Control Risks as they dissect the ripple effects of the Israel-Iran war on global oil prices. They discuss the intriguing stability of oil prices despite rising tensions and the significance of the Strait of Hormuz. The experts dive into the implications of a recent 12% spike in Brent crude and explore the delicate balance required to navigate energy markets amidst ongoing conflicts.

Niamh McBurney, an Associate Director at Control Risks, shares her expertise on geopolitics and energy security. Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, provides insights into commodity markets. Bora Bariman, Managing Partner at Hormuz Straits Partnership, focuses on trade flows and investment in the Middle East. They discuss the potential impact of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on oil prices, delve into BRICS’ rising influence, and analyze the complexities of oil dynamics amid geopolitical tensions and changing demand patterns.