July 2, 2025

Commodity and Energy Markets under Geopolitical Influences

Commodity and Energy Markets under Geopolitical Influences
Commodity and Energy Markets under Geopolitical Influences
The Energy Impacts with David Blackmon
Commodity and Energy Markets under Geopolitical Influences

This will be a fascinating discussion of the global financial markets and energy, as the current geopolitical landscape influences commodities and energy. Wasif Latif, Co-Founder, President & Chief Investment Officer, at Sarmaya Partners, stops by the Energy Impacts live podcast. You won't want to miss this discussion.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 – Introduction

01:14 – Sarmaya Partners and the Commodity Supercycle

03:34 – Why Lithium and Rare Earths Are Not Prioritized

04:55 – The Nuclear Renaissance

10:28 – U.S. vs. Global Nuclear Expansion

12:29 – Natural Gas as the Interim Energy Solution

14:56 – Copper: The Foundation of Energy Transition

18:01 – India's Rising Energy Needs

22:16 – Africa's Future in the Energy Story

25:06 – Policy's Dominance in Investment Strategy

32:01 – Undervalued Energy Sector vs. Overvalued Tech

36:16 – The Coming Oil Supply Gap

39:54 – Price as the Ultimate Adjuster

41:29 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find More