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S03 Ep12 Energy Market Update: Can the Brent rally continue?

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Oil has strengthened over the last week and Brent is over 72 $/b this morning.? Callum Macpherson, Head of Commodities at Investec UK looks at what has been behind this move and if the rally can continue.

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24 Mar 2025 English South Africa Business

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