Sparta Market Outlook

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 refineries’ shift toward crude diversification amid Middle East uncertainties, and the tightening dynamics in the US Gulf Coast and Cushing. They discuss OPEC’s potential production hikes, the impact of light crude slates on distillate shortages, and the volatility i...

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In this episode, Felipe Elink Schuurman hosts a full analyst roundtable to unpack a market simmering with geopolitical tension, narrative shifts, and product-specific developments. The team breaks down the fragility of bullish crude sentiment amid Middle East risks, soft OPEC compliance, and US-China trade noise. Gasoline markets are shaped by East-West arbitrage reversals, Singapore’s inventory crunch, and Europe’s t...

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 week, focusing on supply risks and market tightness. They discuss Libyan export disruptions, Canadian wildfires impacting production, and Iran’s stalled nuclear deal talks as key supply-side concerns.

The team also examines physical crude market s...

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 takeaways from the MPGC conference in Bahrain, OPEC+ production decisions, and the impact of a U.S. court ruling blocking Trump’s global tariffs. They explore rising jet fuel demand in Europe, tight WTI-Brent spreads, and an unexpected fuel oil crack surge, while hi...

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 Israeli strikes on Iran to shifting U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil and EU adjustments to the Russian price cap. They explore the contrast between bearish bond market sentiments and AI-driven equity optimism, alongside a nuanced view of global oil inventories, with t...

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 mixed market reception amidst tariff concerns. They explore robust refining margins driving high run rates globally, particularly in Asia and the U.S., and analyse tightness in the medium crude market despite North Sea weaknesses.

The discussion also ...

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 $5 price drop, shifting physical crude dynamics, and mixed macro signals.

They explore the impact of potential secondary sanctions on Russian oil, OPEC+ supply hikes, and a weakening Dubai market, contrasted by strengthening Brent spreads. The discu...

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 price movements and underlying structural dynamics. They explore the impact of geopolitical developments, such as Kazakhstan’s OPEC+ compliance issues and potential Iran deal progress, alongside tight product markets and strong Brent-related spreads. The discussi...

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 are painting a bullish picture—despite bearish forecasts. From Warsaw, Indiana (not Poland) to East Asia, we trace shifting trade flows, a naphtha comeback, and why margins might be lying to you. Is this the calm after the tariff storm—or just the eye of it?

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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 to tariff announcements, including a $15 flat price drop and significant LPG disruptions. They explore how physical markets—crude, diesel, and gasoline—have held steady despite the noise, while naphtha and LPG face bearish pressures tied to China specifically and the petroche...

The latest Sparta Market Outlook Podcast dives into oil market chaos sparked by "Liberation Day" tariff uncertainty. Host Felipe and analysts Neil, Phil, and Hoa unpack U.S. tariff threats, sanctions on Venezuela and Russia, and their ripple effects across oil markets. Bullish signals - think Russia’s CPC shutdown and tight crude - clash with a wait-and-see mood as traders eye tonight’s big tariff reveal. It’s tactical trades meets...

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 from the FT Global Commodity Summit, emphasizing shifts from sustainability to affordability and energy security. Topics include "peak trade" versus peak oil, Trump-era tariffs impacting Venezuelan oil, and their implications on crude oil, distillates, gasoline, na...

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In this must-listen episode of the Sparta Market Outlook Podcast recorded during IE Week, Rachel Williams and Felipe pull back the curtain on why Sparta is ...

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 geopolitical risk premiums, the potential North Sea crude rebound, and why distillates and gasoline are primed to rally. With China’s demand ticking up and refining margins set to firm, the team delivers insights to help traders cut through the noise and seize opport...

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 trading. It offers an in-depth analysis of current trends, disruptions, and geopolitical influences shaping global shipping and commodity flows.

Recorded live in Singapore on 18th March 2025, the episode features host Felipe Elink Schuurman, co-host Jun...

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 trading. It offers an in-depth analysis of current trends, disruptions, and geopolitical influences shaping global shipping and commodity flows.

Recorded live in Singapore on 18th March 2025, the episode features host Felipe Elink Schuurman, co-host Jun...