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Oil MarketsDated Brent rallies but price reversal on the cardsDated Brent differential soars to three-year high amid a supply crunch driven by disrupted flows of Kazakhstan's CPC Blend crude. However, market participants caution that a potentially swift return of CPC Blend outflows could swell European supplies, dragging on the Dated Brent complex. Join Gary Clark, Associate Director of Price Reporting, EMEA Clean Refined Products, as he discusses this and more with Ernest Puey, Senior Price Reporter, Crude Oil, and senior writer Thomas Washington.
2026-01-2213 minOil MarketsKirkuk crude resurgence: Navigating new trade dynamicsFollowing the resumption of Kirkuk crude exports on September 27, 2025, the oil markets are poised for significant shifts. This development marks a crucial turning point for the Mediterranean oil landscape, as the Iraqi grade reenters the market amid ongoing geopolitical dynamics and supply chain adjustments. In this episode, John Morley is joined by crude oil reporters Luke Stuart and Ernest Puey to explore the potential implications of this reintroduction. They will discuss how the return of Kirkuk crude could affect pricing, regional supply dynamics, and the broader impact on Mediterranean trade flows. Links: Bearish s...
2025-10-1608 minOil MarketsUnderstanding the rise in Northwest European gasoline stocksWith European stockpiles of gasoline reaching uncharacteristically high levels in recent weeks, Joel Hanley is joined in this episode by Ernest Puey and Matthew Tracey-Cook. Together, they delve into the factors driving the incentive to store gasoline and explore the latest shifts in the product's flows across the Atlantic Basin. Links: Platts 10ppm Premium AR barges - PGABM00 Platts Eurobob FOB ARA barges - AAQZV00 Platts Eurobob AR FOB barge derivative time spread - GAMBM01 London Energy Forum: https://commodityinsights.spglobal.com/LondonEnergy-Forum.html ARA gasoline stocks at multi-year high; n...
2025-01-2310 minOil MarketsIs Asian jet fuel demand stalling as aviation recovery struggles for a lift?The aviation sector post-pandemic recovery was seen as a bright spot for regional oil demand this year. However, with uneven recovery within the industry and underwhelming performance in key markets such as China, the growth in demand is expected to ease in the coming months. This demand slowdown could potentially send the jet fuel market into turbulent skies ahead. S&P Global Commodity Insights' Asia oil news editor Neo Rong Wei discusses Asia's aviation recovery and its impact on jet fuel demand and cracks with associate editor Lee Shu Ling, who covers Asia jet fuel/kerosene markets a...
2024-06-2712 min
Technology & Choice podcastTC23, People and Projects at the Texas Bitcoin Conference (part 1)I had some great talks with folks at the Texas Bitcoin Conference in late October. This episode: Paul Puey, CEO of Airbitz and the new Edge wallet, on taking the core concepts and success of Airbitz and taking it to a new level of reach and implementation, rebranding as Edge, and making it much more than just a wallet, but a real tool for security. Julian Smith, Pres. and CEO of Blockfreight, about integrating blockchain tech into the vastly important movement of freight round the world. Dhruv Bansal, Co-founder and CSO, Unchained Capital, about why "friends don't let friends sell...
2017-11-091h 03
Seven day BrewA-Vokay for Private Hire Cars - Ep 16 - Seven-day BrewPrivate hire cars will see new regulations including a vocational license requirement on Monday in Singapore, but it could have been worse.
Finance Ministers and Central Bank Heads meet at a G20 Summit in Germany, while high-level diplomatic meetings take place across East Asia, Europe, and the US.
2017-03-1205 min
Seven day BrewThe Final Dash in Uttar Pradesh - Ep 15 - Seven-day BrewThe last of the 7 phases of the Legislative Assembly Elections in Uttar Pradesh wraps up this week. And what will this mean for Nerendra Modi's Government?
We look ahead to the US employment report and Brexit plans for the month of March.
2017-03-0504 min
Seven day BrewBudget Debate 2017 - Ep 14 - Seven-day BrewBudget Debate 2017 - Ep 14 - Seven-day Brew by Ernest Puey
2017-02-2705 min
Seven day Brew2016, Better than Expected - Ep 13 - Seven-day BrewMTI will release the 2016 economic survey on Friday. Advanced estimates suggest the country's economy outperformed expectations, albeit slightly.
Thailand will begin political reconciliation talks, while Merkel meets Pence in Munich.
2017-02-1204 min
Seven day BrewFake News and the Law - Ep 12 - Seven-day BrewThe Singapore parliament sits this week and on the agenda: Fake News.
We look ahead to Shinzo Abe's meeting with Donald Trump, and why Uber Taiwan is bringing its operations to a halt.
2017-02-0505 min
Seven day BrewSPECIAL EDITION February - Ep 11 - Seven-day BrewThe Seven-day Brew is back with a power-packed Special Edition. We look ahead to February where the Singapore Budget 2017 will be debated, and the first batch of supply contracts will be hit by the OPEC supply cuts. Featuring special guest, Ajay Menon.
2017-01-3123 min
Seven day BrewFeds-Up - Ep 10 - Seven-day BrewIt almost seems certain that the US Federal Reserve will increase their interest rates this week. But Yellen warns against the politicising of the Federal Reserve.
Meanwhile, Singapore and Malaysia will sign the bilateral agreement on the High Speed Rail (HSR), and the EU will renew sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
This and more on the Seven-day Brew.
2016-12-1107 min
Seven day BrewBond, Euro Bonds - Ep 9 - Seven-day BrewWhat if the biggest problem with a bond-buying program is that there are not enough, well, bonds? We'll hear what the European Central Bank has to say about that on Thursday, December 9th.
Meanwhile, China's trade data is expected this week along with the launch of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Link. Find our more on this week's Seven-day Brew.
2016-12-0405 min
Seven day BrewToo Much Oil - Ep 8 - Seven-day BrewIs there too much oil? And for how long more? That might be answered when the OPEC Ordinary Meeting concludes this week.
Meanwhile, could the Fed's interest rate high be in jeopardy in the event of a weaker than expected employment report this week. More news from around the region too on this week’s edition of the Seven-day Brew.
2016-11-2706 min
Seven day BrewThe Autumn Statement - Ep 7 - Seven-day BrewThe Autumn Statement is the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond’s second-biggest speech of the year after the Budget and will be delivered on Wednesday, November 23. This will be the first major economic statement since the Brexit Referendum. Meanwhile, Iranians could see lesser travel restrictions when headed to Russia!
Not included: Singapore Quarterly GDP report will be released on Thursday, November 24.
2016-11-2005 min
Seven day BrewSPECIAL COMMENT: Bigotry and Chinese Privilege - Ep 6 - Seven-day BrewJanet Yellen will testify to congress on Thursday, November 17th. Singapore pushes to establish itself as a FinTech hub again. And a supermoon looms over the coming week.
Meanwhile, a special comment on the fallout of the Trump election in Singapore.
2016-11-1308 min
Seven day BrewEnough of her damn emails! - Ep 5 - Seven-day BrewThe elections, politics, and the independence of the FBI. With the elections this week (finally), what is at stake given the latest developments in the email scandal? Find out more.
2016-11-0612 min
Seven day BrewThe Seven-Day Brew - Episode 4, 30/10This week will see two Acting Ministers promoted to full ministerial positions. Meanwhile, business expectation survey results are expected from the Economic Development Board. Find out more on the podcast.
2016-10-3007 min
Seven day BrewThe Seven-Day Brew - Episode 3, 23/10This week's focus is the Monetary Authority of Singapore's expected release of the Macroeconomic Review. What is to be expected? And what does Singapore's economic future look like?
2016-10-2310 min
Seven day BrewThe Seven-Day Brew - Episode 2, 16/10This week, Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte heads to China for a four-day visit amidst weakening relations with the West. And our feature story asks if the European Union has the means to address its most pressing political issues. We speak to political observer, Clement Law, who studies conflict resolution and institutional identity within the European Union.
2016-10-1612 min