Gulf Intelligence Podcasts

Brent oil prices averaged $75 in first half of Q1, will it be higher or lower in 2nd half of Q1: HIGHER or LOWER? The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week with an outlook on risks, refining, and Middle East geopolitics. Listen in with Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, Chief Analyst and Head of Research, Global Risk Management; Alan Gelder, SVP Refining, Chemicals & Oil Markets, Wood Mackenzie; Danial Rahmat, Senior Energy Security Consultant, Iran.

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast posed this question today: Oil markets are overreacting to possibility of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire – Agree or Disagree? We also heard from seasoned journalists Paul Hickin, Chief Economist & Editor-in-Chief, Petroleum Economist; Michelle Wiese Bockmann, Principal Analyst, Lloyd's List Intelligence; and Bill Spindle, Senior Global Correspondent, Cipher News, on their views about India’s energy sector, US markets and energy transition, and shipping and sanctions.

US FED says it's in No Hurry to Lower Rates Further -- is this Bullish, Bearish or No Impact for oil prices in 2025? The discussion on Trump 2.0 impact on energy markets continue in the Daily Energy Markets Podcast with today’s speakers: Neil Atkinson, Former Head of Oil Markets Division, International Energy Agency; Maleeha Bengali, Founder, MB Commodity Corner; and Janiv Shah, Vice President, Oil Markets; Refinery and Crude Balances Lead, Rystad Energy.

How will Trump's suspension of law banning bribery of foreign officials and other regulatory oversights impact oil markets: Bullish; Bearish; OR No Impact? David Fyfe, Chief Economist, Argus Media; Amena Bakr, Head of Middle East Energy & OPEC+, KPLER; and Osama Rizvi, Energy & Economic Analyst, Primary Vision, weighed in their views in today’s Daily Energy Markets Podcast.

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast kicked off this Monday morning in Dubai with this question: Oil markets are immune to Trump rhetoric: Agree or Disagree? Listen in for market-moving views from seasoned commentators Omar Najia, Head of Trading (Derivatives), BB Energy; Niamh McBurney, Associate Director, Control Risks; and Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International.

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast capped the week, leaving this question to listeners: OPEC+ will need to keep ALL oil supply cuts in place through to end of year to see Brent crude average above $70 in 2025 – AGREE or DISAGREE? Listen in for more views on OPEC+ and Iran from Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy; US oil production and new energy policy impact from Brian Pieri, Founder, Energy Rogue; and fossil fuel storage outlook and insights from Patrick Kulsen, CEO, Insights-Global.

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast moves through the week with this question: What Brent crude oil is more likely to hit first - $70 or $80? Listen in to get a pulse from participants. The discussion further explored US-Middle East geopolitics, gas, and oil flows outlook with key insights from Dimitri Zabelin, Founder, Pantheon Insights; Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy; and Jay Maroo, Head of Market Intelligence and Analytics MENA, Vortexa.

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast theme of the day: Energy Markets are underestimating the geopolitical risk that Trump's radical plans for the Middle East could have on regional oil flows: AGREE or DISAGREE? Listen in further for technical updates on energy prices in Europe and beyond from Clive Lambert, Founder, FuturesTechs; geopolitical risks outlook on the back of recent announcements by US president Trump from Henning Gloystein, Head of Energy, Climate & Resources, Eurasia Group; and outlook for Middle East economies from Daniel Richards, MENA economist, Emirates NBD.

The Daily Energy Markets Podcast continues to unpack US President Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Was he bluffing on tariffs or did he win concessions? Listen in to hear views from Peter McGuire, CEO, XM Australia; Yesar Al-Maleki, Gulf Analyst, Middle East Economic Survey; and Clyde Russell, Asia Commodities & Energy Columnist, Thomson Reuters.

Do you expect Trump's Tariff war to disrupt oil supplies: YES or NO? Market experts and observers weighed in their views on US’ decision to impose 25% tariffs to Canada’s exports in the country. Hear from Omar Najia, Head of Trading (Derivatives), BB Energy; Rosemary Griffin, OPEC+ Lead Reporter, S&P Global Commodity Insights; and Anoop Singh, Global Head of Shipping Research, Oil Brokerage.