About this episode

Paul Chapman shares insights from the FT Global Commodities Summit, discussing key themes in today's commodities markets.

In this episode, host of the HC Commodities Podcast, Paul Chapman, shares his notes and reflections from the FT Global Commodities Summit, which he just attended in Lausanne, Switzerland. Drawing on panel discussions, on‑stage debates and informal conversations across the event, Paul explores the themes shaping today’s commodities markets across energy, metals and agriculture. From shifting supply‑chain models to rising geopolitical risk and the growing role of data and technology, the episode reflects on how market participants are adapting to a more fragmented and uncertain global landscape. HC Group was proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the summit, which brought together senior leaders from across the global commodities sector for debate, insight and exchange. AI in Commodity Trading is HC Group's latest report, produced in collaboration with FT Longitude. It explores where AI is having the greatest impact today, and what will determine competitive advantage tomorrow. Download the report here: https://www.hcgroup.global/insights/talent-trends/report-ai-in-commodity-trading-why-data-will-define-the-winners

People in this episode

Host: Paul Chapman

Topics covered

• commodities markets
• energy
• metals
• agriculture
• geopolitical risk
• data and technology
• supply-chain models

Keywords

• commodities
• supply-chain
• geopolitical risk
• data
• technology
• market participants
• AI in Commodity Trading

Sponsors

HC Group

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FT Global Commodities Summit, FT Longitude

Places: Lausanne, Switzerland

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