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

In this episode, we are joined by our Senior Analyst in Shanghai, Hao Pei, to discuss the key developments in the iron ore and coking coal markets during the first half of the year. We explore the factors that have driven price movements, demand and supply dynamics, and the impact of broader market trends. Looking ahead, Hao also shares his views on the key risks, opportunities and themes likely to shape both markets for the remainder of the year.

In this episode, we are joined by Robert Fig, a leading voice in the metals risk management sector, to explore the forces reshaping commodity markets in 2026.Robert shares his insights on a wide range of topics, from the conflict in the middle east to metals supply shocks, demand growth, geopolitical risks and the strategies companies can use to navigate an increasingly complex and volatile global landscape.This Episode was recorded on 10th June 2026.

Technical analysis is a method used to forecast price movements based on historical market data, such as prices and trading volumes. With origins dating back to the 17th century, it has long been used to identify market trends and support investment decisions.In today’s episode, Ed Hutton explains what technical analysis is, explores its history, discusses the importance of using candlestick charts correctly, and shows how traders can derive insights from price movements and historical patterns.

Ammonia is quickly moving back into focus—not just as a fertiliser feedstock, but as a key link between energy, shipping, and the transition to lower-carbon fuels.But while the long-term story is about green ammonia, the short-term reality is being shaped by geopolitics, gas markets, and logistics disruptions.So what’s actually driving prices today? How is the Middle East situation feeding through to physical and derivative markets? And are we starting to see ammonia evolve into a tradable market in its own right?To unpack all of this, we are joined by Dan Hayes, Business Development Manager for Coal and Ammonia at Argus Media.

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has brought shipping back into sharp focus. From the future path of energy prices to the flow of grains through key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, uncertainty is driving renewed attention across global markets. It’s in moments like these that having a privileged point of view, what you might call a view from the engine room, can help us interpret what’s happening in real time. To help us make sense of it, we are joined by Camillo Castagnola, General Manager at York Overseas SA a grains shipping company, to take a closer look at what’s happening in the physical side of shipping.