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Trade with Conviction
In-depth analysis of current trends and future expectations for different segments of the oil market, with a focus on understanding both the supply and demand dynamics at play.
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Episode 58: China’s crude buying spree and Russia’s refinery crunch: Crude flows in crisis
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team dives into critical developments shaping global oil markets, with a focus on China's return to…
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Episode 57: APPEC postmortem: Why the oil glut hype ignores tight products & Trump sanctions
In this episode of Sparta Market Outlook, host Felipe and guests Neil Crosby, Philip Jones-Lux, and Jorge Molinero discuss key takeaways from the APPEC…
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Episode 56: Geopolitics, tight products & trade setups ahead of APPEC
’Twas the night before APPEC, when all through the desk Not a trader was sleeping, before days without rest; The charts were all plotted with meticulous care…
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Episode 55: U.S.-India tariffs and Ukraine strikes: What does this mean for oil prices?
This week’s Sparta Market Outlook Podcast dives into a storm of oil market moves. Host Rachel Williams and the team break down U.S.-India tariff shocks…
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Episode 54: Trump’s tariff gambit: Will Dubai’s strength and WTI’s Asian push survive?
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Rachel Williams and analysts Phil, Michael, and John dive into the latest oil market developments…
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Episode 53: Crude shifts & geopolitical gambits: Trump, India, and the Ukraine Deal
In this episode of Sparta Market Outlook, host Felipe Elink Schuurman, alongside Neil Crosby and June Goh, dives into the forces shaping global oil markets…
Trade with ConvictionEpisode 52: Anniversary special: How tariffs & recessions shape global oil
In this special 52nd episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team celebrates a year of delivering actionable oil market insights, boasting 2,000…
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Episode 51: Crude surge & tariff tensions: Decoding oil’s next moves
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team dissects the recent surge in Brent crude prices nearing $73, driven by US trade deals and…
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Episode 50: Sanctions, Dubai’s resilience, and diesel: What’s next for oil markets
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Rachel Williams and analysts Neil, June, and James dissect critical developments in the global oil…
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Episode 49: Tariffs, outages & refinery chaos: What’s tightening global crude?
This week's Sparta Market Outlook Podcast dives into a mix of global oil market developments, unpacking supply disruptions in Kurdistan and Columbia, shifting…
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Episode 48: OPEC’s bold bet: Will diesel surges and tariff threats reshape crude flows?
In episode 48 of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Rachel Williams and analysts Jorge, James, and Phil dissect a volatile week in global oil markets…
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Episode 47: Fueling futures: Decoding crude trends & refinery strategies
In episode 47 of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team dives into a data-driven analysis of the oil market, exploring US crude output trends, Asian…
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Episode 46: Crude reality
Strap in. Episode 46 of Sparta Market Outlook is a no-holds-barred debrief on a week that saw oil prices plunge, freight markets convulse, and geopolitics…
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Episode: 45: The Iran podcast - Where do we go from here?
In this episode of Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Felipe Elink Schuurman and analysts Neil and Michael dive into the escalating tensions in the Persian…
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Episode 44: OPEC games, gasoline ripples, and fuel oil realities
In this episode, Felipe Elink Schuurman hosts a full analyst roundtable to unpack a market simmering with geopolitical tension, narrative shifts, and…
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Episode 43: Oil market pressures: Libyan risks, Canadian disruptions, and supply uncertainties
In episode 43 of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Felipe Elink Schuurman and analysts Neil, James, and Phil delve into what’s new in the oil market this…
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Episode 42: Gasoline shifts, jet fuel demand & Trump’s tariff blow
In episode 42 of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Felipe Elink Sherman and his global team dive into the latest oil market dynamics, discussing key…
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Episode 41: Geopolitical 'choppy waters': Inventory and freight shifts in global oil markets
In Episode 41 of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team dives into a volatile week in the oil market, dissecting competing headlines from potential…
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Episode 40: Tariff relief & summer ramp-up; where does oil go from here?
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team dives into the recent oil market rebound spurred by a 90-day US-China tariff reprieve, analyzing…
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Episode 39: OPEC hikes, refining rises, and fuel oil surprises
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, the team dissects the latest oil market dynamics, focusing on OPEC's confirmed supply hikes and their…
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Episode 38: Oil market insights: Unraveling the $5 price drop and sanctions speculation
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Rachel Williams and analysts Neil and June dissect a pivotal moment in the oil market, marked by a…
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Episode 37: Barrel breakdown: From brent bulls to Iran bets
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Rachel Williams and the Sparta team dive into a volatile oil market shaped by headline-driven flat…
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Episode 36: Tariff fatigue, falling WTI prices & surging naphtha demand
This week on Sparta Market Outlook, we unpack the post-“Liberation Day” chaos: WTI is on sale, US shale producers are feeling the squeeze, and product cracks…
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Episode 35: The waiting game: Flat price plummets, physical oil mostly holds firm
In this episode of Sparta Market Outlook, host Felipe Elink Schuurman and analysts Neil Crosby, June Goh, and Jorge Molinero analyse the oil market’s reaction…
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Episode 34: Oil on edge: Liberation or correction?
The latest Sparta Market Outlook Podcast dives into oil market chaos sparked by "Liberation Day" tariff uncertainty. Host Felipe and analysts Neil, Phil, and…
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Episode 33: Tariffs, sanctions & energy security: The changing oil landscape
In the latest Sparta podcast episode, CEO Felipe Elink Schuurman and the team discuss energy security in today's multipolar world. They reflect on insights…
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Episode 32: Beyond Refinitiv and Bloomberg: The Next Evolution in Trading Intelligence
$42M Raised. AI-Powered Trading. The Refinitiv for Today’s Market. Last month we announced our $42m Series B raise. That announcement promised a lot, but…
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Episode 31: Oil market outlook: Bullish winds amid geopolitical storms and crude shifts
In this episode of Sparta Market Outlook, Rachel, Neil, and Phil break down why traders can stay bullish despite oil market volatility. They cover rising…
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Episode 30: At the crossroads of oil and freight
This special episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, 'At the crossroads of oil and freight', focuses on the intersection of freight markets and oil…
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Episode 30: At the crossroads of oil and freight
This special episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, 'At the crossroads of oil and freight', focuses on the intersection of freight markets and oil…
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Episode 29: Recession panic reigns; but physical oil is tight
Join host Rachel Williams and the Sparta analyst team as they dissect this week's global oil and energy markets. They cover tariff uncertainties, macro…
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Episode 28: Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs
In this episode of Sparta Market Outlook, Felipe, Neil, Phil John and Michael dive deep into THE topic shaking the trading community—tariffs. 🛢️💰 📌 Key…
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February 27th: Live From IE Week
View the video of this podcast at www.spartacommodities.com Ahead of our IE Week bash at Bentley, the Sparta Market Outlook team went live from our London…
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February 27th: Live from IE Week
Ahead of our IE Week bash at Bentley, the Sparta Market Outlook team went live from our London office for this special episode! Felipe, Neil, Jorge, and James…
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February 21st: Julien Mathonnière, Energy Intelligence – The macro outlook for global oil demand in 2025 and beyond
In this special bonus episode of Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host @Rachel welcomes guest @Julien Mathonnière, Oil Market Economist at @Energy Intelligence…
Trade with ConvictionFebruary 19th: Live from Singapore: East of Suez Special – Insights into crude and fuel oil markets
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, recorded live in Singapore, our team of experts - Felipe, Hoa, June, and Neil - delve into the latest…
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February 13th: The resid market tightens up - for how long?
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Rachel Williams, joined by analysts Neil and Phil, analyse natural gas prices, cold weather and the…
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February 6th: Crude moves: How tariffs and trade wars are shaping the markets
The latest episode of the Sparta Market Outlook podcast the team looks at the impact of U.S. trade policies and geopolitical tensions. The team discuss the…
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Freight Special with Mads Frank Markussen, Head of Freight Research & FFA at CM Navigator
In this special bonus episode of Sparta Market Outlook Felipe, Neil and Michael welcome guest Mads Frank Markussen, Head of Freight Research & FFA at CM…
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January 30th: Lunar New Year & global oil markets: Trump, geopolitics, the 'dark fleet,' and a possible Suez reopening
This episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast features host Felipe Elink Schuurman and analysts Jorge, James, Michael, and Neil, exploring the effects of…
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January 23rd: Sanctions excitement eases as product markets diverge East and West
In the latest Sparta Market Outlook Podcast episode, CEO Felipe Elink Schuurman and the team discuss the delayed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil, how…
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January 17th: Sanctions, supply shifts, and the changing oil landscape
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, Rachel Williams is joined by analysts Phil and John, along with first-time guest Hoa, to discuss key…
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January 9th: 2025 kickoff: Natgas rallies, crude vs products diverge
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, CEO Felipe Elink Schuurman and his team delve into the global oil market for the first time in 2025. They…
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December 18th: 2025 oil market: Bullish outlook amid sanctions and supply dynamics
In this special Christmas edition of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, Felipe Elink Schuurman and analysts Neil, June, and Jorge discuss the 2025 oil market…
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December 12th: OPEC, 2025 balances, and sanctions
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, hosted by Sparta CEO Felipe Elink Schuurman along with analysts Neil, Phil, and James, key oil market…
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December 4th: China’s crude shift, U.S. sanctions, and global oil trends
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, CEO Felipe Elink Schuurman joins analysts June, Neil, and Phil to explore global oil market dynamics…
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28th November: Crude conundrums and refining resurgence: Insights for Q1 2025
In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, Rachel, Neil, Phil, and James explore the latest oil market trends, focusing on OPEC+ strategies, rising…
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22nd November: Crude tariffs, freight spikes, and China's energy moves
For more information about Sparta, visit us at spartacommodities.com In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, Felipe, Neil, and Michael are joined…
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7th November: OPEC delays, distillate demand, and crude imbalances
For more information about Sparta, visit our website at www.spartacommodities.com In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook podcast, the team discusses the…
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14th November: U.S. refinery strength, Asian demand surge, and Dangote's impact
For more information about Sparta, visit our website at www.spartacommodities.com In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast, host Felipe and his…
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31st October: Geopolitical tensions and shifting supply-demand fundamentals
For more information about Sparta, visit us at www.spartacommodities.com In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook, Felipe, Phil, James, and Jorge, break…
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24th October: Assessing the market pulse: Key insights on crude, gasoline, and distillates for Q4
For more information about Sparta, visit us at www.spartacommodities.com In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook podcast, Rachel Williams, Chief…
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17th October: Navigating crude markets: Q4 predictions and a return to fundamentals
For more information about Sparta, visit us at www.spartacommodities.com In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook podcast, Felipe is joined by Neil Crosby…
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10th October: Escalating tensions in the Middle East
For more information about Sparta, visit us at www.spartacommodities.com In this episode of the Sparta Market Outlook podcast, Felipe, Neil, Jorge, and Phil…
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3rd October: A new era for freight, Libya, shifts in gasoline supply and demand
For more information about Sparta, visit us at www.spartacommodities.com This week, Felipe and Neil welcome Michael Ryan, Sparta’s Commodity Owner for Freight…
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26th September: Navigating Q4 oil market trends
For more information about Sparta, visit us at www.spartacommodities.com With Felipe away this week, hosting duties are placed in the capable hands of Rachel…
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18th September: APPEC post-mortem, crude challenges, gasoline competition, and naphtha's future
For more information about Sparta, visit us at www.spartacommodities.com In this episode, the team recaps the major discussions from APPEC, and analyses…