S03 Ep09 Energy Market Update: Brent set a new low of the year last week

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Callum Macpherson, Head of Commodities at Investec UK, discusses the impact of uncertainty in the oil market brought about by President Trump's trade policies and the debate over Ukraine peace talks.
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