Into the Futures: The commodity derivatives podcast brought to you by Freight Investor Services

Are you a trader seeking to stay ahead of fuel oil market fluctuations? Listen to this episode and discover how Ricky Forman and Kerry Deal can provide you with valuable insight into the dynamic and ever-changing fuel oil market, giving you a heightened understanding of market sentiment and volatility. "I'm naturally quite a risk adverse person. So when it comes to the market, I'm always a person...

The latest episode of "Freight Up" our freight and commodities market podcast provides more insights into the current state of the market, from our various desks. This week our correspondents offer updates on various commodities, including crude, oil, steel, ferrous and fertilizer. As always, they're offer our listeners analysis and advice to help traders make informed decisions. One key takeaway...

Are you wondering about the impact of the G7 price cap on Russian crude oil, or the relationship between the cyclone in Western Australia and freight rates? Ignore all the noise around the complex web of speculation and misinformation. Get the latest insights directly from the experts. G7 Price Cap on Russian OilIn the world of the fuel oil market, there have been discussions around the current $6...

An update from steel market expert Joshua Stern rounds up the freight up talk in this week's episode. We also learn how the market's contending with the devastating effects of a natural disaster in Turkey. In this episode, you will learn: The Euro scrubber spread's effect on fuel oil market and vessel values. Gain insights into the trends and rates of Cape and Panamax shipping markets. Recognize t...

From the rise of iron ore shipments from Australia to booming coal exports from Indonesia, the freight industry can sometimes seem too good to be true. But is danger looming on the horizon? With potential production cuts to Chinese steel, will the market be able to sustain itself? Join 'Freight Up Fernanda' to follow the twists and turns the freight market's throwing up for us this week, and liste...

The FIS Freight and Commodity podcast this week features our new communications manager, Fernanda. She'll be the new host of this podcast as of the next episode. In this latest episode, the current host, Mo, introduces Fernanda and plays three important clips from past episodes. These include Chris Hudson, the previous host who started the podcast. Mo also talks about his feelings during the trans...

FIS were at the forefront of the Singapore Exchange Container futures launch in February 2023. We discuss the launch of the four contracts and the outlook for the Container market in 2023.

A discussion on the impact of Silicon Valley Bank turmoil on the commodity complex; includes Crude Oil, freight, metals, and ferrous complex.

A discussion on the price dynamics of EUAs and how shippers can manage their carbon risk. With special guest, carbon markets and shipping expert Richard Stephenson.

A summary of the fertilizer market in 2022, volume and volatility in the last few weeks and what’s next for the fertilizer market. A discussion on a new product due to be released this year and upcoming events. For more information, please send an email to ferts@freightinvestor.com

Shipping and marine fuel journalist and content manager Erik Hoffmann from ENGINE Online is our guest speaker. He discusses the EU sanctions on refined Russian oil products, their impact on fuel oil, ESG’s impact on the physical bunker, alternative fuels in the shipping industry and much more.

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria caused significant damage to logistics, infrastructure, and loss of life. Questions were also raised about its impact on commodities. We look at freight, FFAs, ferrous complex, and oil and products.

Iron ore inventories reach a six-month high last week. We discuss supply pressure in H1 and whether Australia’s FOB coking coal continuous growth is sustainable. In addition, we get a technical view of iron ore and freight markets.

A discussion on the increase in steel market volume, market share, the US HRC futures market reaching new heights, the European HRC market growth, and much more.

Freight rates hit a year low, with Cape Index losing 70% value and Panamax 33%. We get an update on the freight and FFA market in the last week and month. We discuss volumes, volatility, prices and contributing factors.

The oil market had many swings last year. So, what will it bring for us this year? We have our Fuel Oil desk give us their thoughts on 2022 and things to consider for 2023, as well as a weekly update on freight, and ferrous complex.

John Banaszkiewicz, CEO and founder of Freight Investor Services, has a conversation with us about the FFA market in 2022, FFA in 2023, China opening up and its impact, and what FIS is doing about the war in Ukraine.

A focus on new developments with Ammonia derivatives, how they could be used to manage physical price risk, the market opportunity, the Argus Clean Ammonia Europe Conference, and how grey ammonia derivatives would work in the fertiliser and energy markets.

EU sanctions on Russia, a G7 meeting, a price cap on Russian oil, an OPEC+ meeting, and rare protests in China against zero-COVID rules included in our conversations on how this impacts the freight & FFA market, crude oil & products market, and the ferrous commodity complex.

An overview of the Freight and FFA market; with a rollercoaster of news in China, we hear how that affects Iron Ore and finally end with some colour in the fuel oil market.

We cover one of the fastest growing ‘next generation’ fuels with multiple uses, including electricity generation, vessel fuel, and fertilizer: our latest product addition, Ammonia. We also put a little sprinkle of oil as we look at the oil & products market and get a freight market overview.

A special edition episode as we wish the podcast founder, Chris Hudson a farewell. We interview Chris and his old friends on the world of FFAs, fuel oil, and steel.

In this week’s episode, we speak with the Head of the Shipbroking team and Director of Singapore Office Kim Klarmann about his thoughts on the physical freight market. We also spotlight the FFA market, geopolitical events, and market movements of our major freight and commodity markets.

Barcelona, battery metals, pulp and paper, geopolitics, and freight index rebound are all on this week’s podcast episode with Peter Hannah from Fastmarkets, Kerry Deal, Kieran Walsh, Mopani Mkandawire and Chris Hudson.

In this week’s episode, we speak with the Head of Business Development, our Fuel Oil Broker and our Technical Analyst to look at what’s happening in the world of Freight, Iron Ore, and Oil.