Omar Najia

Jorge Montepeque, Managing Director at Onyx Capital Group, and Omar Najia, a Derivatives Trader at BB Energy, dive into OPEC+'s recent decisions and their implications on global oil markets. They discuss the surprising rise in Brent crude prices amid increased supply, while dissecting geopolitical factors from Ukraine to U.S.-Iran relations. The conversation reveals concerns over the reliability of OPEC's production numbers and explores the potential impact of proposed sanctions on Russian oil, all while highlighting the complexities of market sentiment as summer approaches.

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.

Omar Najia, a derivatives trader at BB Energy, alongside Yuriy Humber, founder of Japan NRG Platform, delve into the oil market's future. They predict Brent crude could stabilize around $70 in H1 2025, exploring upward price potential amid geopolitical uncertainties. Discussion also covers Japan's energy demand, the implications of U.S. Treasury dynamics on global economies, and the trade negotiation challenges Japan faces with the U.S. The insights reveal a complex interplay of market forces shaping energy and economic landscapes.