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

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Into the Futures explores freight and commodity derivatives markets, examining how participants manage risk, price volatility and investment decisions across global commodities. The podcast features in-depth interviews with market specialists and industry experts, offering their insights on the complex world of commodity derivatives. Listeners are invited to engage with the show by submitting questions or expressing interest in participating via email at news@freightinvestor.com . Visit FIS Live: https://fis-live.com/ You can also connect with us on LinkedIn: Freight Investor Services

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE 29 22.10.2020

It’s all Chinese to us! As most markets take a breather, Chris, Tom and Kerry talk about the future potential of China to sustain markets, as well as an update on our main commodity markets. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 28 14.10.2020

Covid-free podcast. Don't worry, we don't mention the C word this week. Join Chris, Kerry and Tom as they discuss the movers and shakers in the freight and commodity markets. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 27 07.10.2020

This week, as China takes a holiday, the news stream for the rest of the world is incredibly active. From rocketing Freight to flat Tankers, find out the impact on Commodities markets with Chris, Kerry and Tom. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 26 01.10.2020

This week we touch on Job cuts, EU Passports and the biggest debate of the year as well as our normal market summaries and a synopsis about Golden week. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 25 18.09.2020

This weeks episode is 2 days late and doesn't have Chris in it. #prayforchudders https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 24 - Technicals Special 09.09.2020

Confused by market jargon? Getting your stochastic mixed up with your doji stars? Then don't fear! This week's special podcast episode explains all about market technicals and how to use them with FIS technical research analyst Ed Hutton. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 23 02.09.2020

How are the markets pricing the US election? What's in store for capesize freight? And why is iron ore still so high? Answer all these questions and more with a listen of this week's Castaway - now with 50% fewer puns. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Episode 22 26.08.2020

Storm clouds are brewing in the US, but for now it's all clear at the FIS offices where the team are joined by Richard Heath, Senior Manager of Group Strategy at EEX, to discuss developments in the dry and container freight futures markets, together with our usual comment and analysis across FIS products Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 21 19.08.2020

The summer lull hasn't hit FIS as our 21st edition comes of age and we discuss Pirates, Brexit, Gas, Ferts and Tankers alongside our usual market commentary. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 20 12.08.2020

Soy Castaway Podcast. Join us for our 20th edition, where we are joined by Chris Pardey our agriculture expert (outstanding in his field) as he joins in our panel discussion about freight and commodity markets. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 19 05.08.2020

What is going on with this iron ore market? How come freight is flying again? Why is nothing moving on oil? Memes aside, join the team to discuss the week’s movements and idiosyncrasies. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 18 29.07.2020

This week geopolitics takes centre stage as the team discuss escalating China-US tensions weighing on markets, along with outlining current market trends in all of FIS's markets. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 17 22.07.2020

Nervous you don’t know enough about Air Freight Futures? Surely you can’t be serious…. Tune in to this week’s episode of Castaway to learn more on those, and get the usual commodity market analysis from the FIS team. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 16 15.07.2020

Episode 16 is all about cross commodities. Alistair Pettey, the new head of FIS’ cross commodity execution desk joins Chris, Alex and Tom to discuss new developments, as well as the usual markets updates. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 15 08.07.2020

This week Demetris Polemis from the Paralos Fund and the FIS team will discuss the increasing financialization of the dry freight and iron ore markets, followed by our news articles of the week and our main market updates. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 14 01.07.2020

What do Brazil, OPEC and China all have in common? They are the big driving factors in markets this week. Listen to commodity analysis of markets from Alex, Kerry and Chris from FIS. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 13 24.06.2020

This week the team talk $6 million dollar bail, Cape splits, and EU travel bans; all this is alongside our usual in depth analysis of the supply and demand factors affecting commodity market prices. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 12 17.06.2020

This week the group discuss supply and demand in crude, freight, iron ore, and copper markets. We explore the reasons behind the freight markets jump, oil’s crawl upwards, and iron ore’s price stall, among other market news and trends Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 11 10.06.2020

This week the team talk about HSBC’s decision to back Hong Kong’s new security law, the peace index, and increasing problems for China’s Belt and road initiative. Then followed by our usual analysis of news and trends for the major markets here at FIS. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Episode 10 03.06.2020

This week on FIS Castaway the team are discussing Chinese diplomacy, the effects of the US protests, buoyant commodity and freight markets, and for our Random Market of the Week: Snowfall futures. Disclaimer: https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 9 27.05.2020

In Episode 9 of Castaway we have special guest Julie Arnold talking to us about power markets – especially the new emerging Japanese power market. We also have our regular news and commodity market reviews and a hot potato of a new random market of the week. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 8 20.05.2020

Been Herring about our Podcast? Floundering in the financial markets? Trawl through our latest edition, even if its just for the halibut! We reel off commodity news and more in this episode, giving you the schooling you need and allowing you to mullet it over. "Not bad, Cod do better" Capt. Birdseye Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

EPISODE 7 13.05.2020

In Episode 7 of FIS Castaway, the team discuss some unusual trends developing in the values of premiership footballers, alcohol sales, and US oil production, as well as of course analysing the state of the Sea and Air Freight, Iron Ore, and Energy markets. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Why is iron ore pricing holding up and why is freight pricing lower? 06.05.2020

A run through of the commodity action from this week with Chris, Alex, Kerry and Tom. We are looking at what is going on with the Oil market, why the Iron Ore price is holding up and what is driving Freight prices lower, plus an exciting development from the FIS technology team. Disclaimer - https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Lesser known commodities and how they line up alongside oil and iron ore! 29.04.2020

This week sees the fifth installation of our much feted podcast. Covering oil, iron ore and current affairs we aim to keep our listeners in touch with developments. Get up to speed with our new feature of lesser known commodities as we explore the futures market on cheese. Let the bad puns roll... https://freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

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