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Week in Review · research, podcasts and the week's moves
Research
Markets Shifting Policy Pricing Amid Ongoing Energy Shock
Citi · Tue, Jun 2, 2026
Citi's weekly market update highlights how central banks are adjusting policy expectations amid persistent energy price pressures from the ongoing supply shock. It notes limited revisions to U.S. energy company earnings and discusses broader market resilience despite volatility.
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Ten takeaways from WoodMac's LNG Conference
Wood Mackenzie · Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Key insights from the Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy 2026 conference on geopolitical risks, supply security, Asian demand challenges, and investment models in LNG markets.
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Podcasts
The Hidden Plumbing of Commodity Finance
Bloomberg Odd Lots · Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway discuss the often-overlooked mechanics of commodity finance with Lewis Hart of Brown Brothers Harriman, covering how risk is priced in financing for production, transportation, and storage. Key takeaway: Commodity finance underpins global supply chains but is only noticed during crises; it differs significantly between hedgeable commodities like oil and non-hedgeable ones like cashews.
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The Great CapEx Surge with Erikhans Kok
HC Commodities Podcast · Tue, Jun 2, 2026
Paul Chapman interviews McKinsey's Erikhans Kok on the global shift to asset-heavy models with trillions in CapEx across energy, infrastructure, and data centers. Key takeaway: Skilled labor shortages (e.g., welders, electricians), wage inflation, and cross-sector competition are major bottlenecks; companies are turning to digital tools and AI to boost productivity amid talent gaps.
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How European crude became oversupplied amid deep supply crisis
S&P Global / Platts Oil Markets · Thu, Jun 4, 2026
S&P Global experts analyze how Middle East export disruptions have paradoxically led to a European crude glut despite global supply issues, with soft Asian demand and strategic releases contributing. Key takeaway: Europe struggles to place excess barrels ahead of summer demand peaks, highlighting imbalances in global crude flows.
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Beyond molecules: The rise of environmental commodities
S&P Global / Platts Energy Evolution · Wed, May 27, 2026
Host Eklavya Gupte speaks with STX Group's Marijn van Diessen on the growing market for environmental commodities beyond traditional energy molecules. Key takeaway: Traders are expanding into carbon, renewables certificates, and related products as the energy transition creates new trading opportunities and complexities.
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Ashley Finan and Amy Roma on Speed, Safety, and Reforming Nuclear Energy
Columbia Energy Exchange · Mon, Jun 2, 2026
Jason Bordoff discusses nuclear energy reform, permitting speed, safety standards, and scaling with experts Ashley Finan and Amy Roma. Key takeaway: Accelerating nuclear deployment requires balancing regulatory reforms with rigorous safety to meet surging electricity demand from data centers and electrification.
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MacroVoices #535 Michael Every: NAFTA and NAPTHA, Warcraft & Fartcraft
Macro Voices · Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna interview Michael Every on Iran conflict geopolitics, oil market implications, China's role, gold, and US economic statecraft. Key takeaway: Geopolitical scenarios around the Iran crisis could significantly impact oil prices, global trade, and commodity markets amid ongoing tensions.
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