Episode 57: Decoding Gold's Surge, Crude Outlook & 2026 Commodity Power Plays

Head of Research Lucy Baldwin sits down with Max Layton, Global Head of Commodities Research, to discuss a remarkable 2025 for commodities as well as what to expect in 2026. Topics include the gold bull market, what may lie ahead for oil, and how developments with central banks and China may shape commodities strategy.

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