In this episode of Industry &amp; Leadership, we dive deep into trading careers, trader recruitment, commodities trading jobs, trading talent, and what firms look for when hiring traders, featuring recruiter Jordan Alexander Oldershaw. Jordan breaks down how top trading firms assess candidates, the traits that define successful traders, and why so many applicants fail to make it past the first stage. He explains the real skills, behaviours, and mindset that matter inside fast-paced trading environments, and why technical brilliance is rarely enough on its own. The conversation explores how firms identify high-potential traders, the psychology behind hiring decisions, the difference between good and exceptional candidates, and how culture, curiosity, and adaptability play a far bigger role than most people realise. Jordan also shares insights on the evolution of trading careers, why the industry is becoming increasingly competitive, and what aspiring traders can realistically do to stand out. Whether you’re trying to break into commodities trading or looking to level up in the industry, this episode gives rare insider clarity on how trading desks truly think. 📲 Follow us: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flux_energy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCmyBe-R7Do6ZGWLyaStSosg  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluxinstitute X (Twitter): https://x.com/FluxEnergyNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flux_energy_markets

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Industry &amp;amp; Leadership, we dive deep into trading careers, trader recruitment, commodities trading jobs, trading talent, and what firms look for when hiring traders, featuring recruiter Jordan Alexander Oldershaw.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jordan breaks down how top trading firms assess candidates, the traits that define successful traders, and why so many applicants fail to make it past the first stage. He explains the real skills, behaviours, and mindset that matter inside fast-paced trading environments, and why technical brilliance is rarely enough on its own.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The conversation explores how firms identify high-potential traders, the psychology behind hiring decisions, the difference between good and exceptional candidates, and how culture, curiosity, and adaptability play a far bigger role than most people realise.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jordan also shares insights on the evolution of trading careers, why the industry is becoming increasingly competitive, and what aspiring traders can realistically do to stand out. Whether you’re trying to break into commodities trading or looking to level up in the industry, this episode gives rare insider clarity on how trading desks truly think.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📲 Follow us:&lt;br/&gt;Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flux_energy&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCmyBe-R7Do6ZGWLyaStSosg &lt;br/&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluxinstitute&lt;br/&gt;X (Twitter): https://x.com/FluxEnergyNews&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flux_energy_markets&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Industry &amp; Leadership, we dive deep into trading careers, trader recruitment, commodities trading jobs, trading talent, and what firms look for when hiring traders, featuring recruiter Jordan Alexander Oldershaw.  Jordan breaks down how top trading firms assess candidates, the traits that define successful traders, and why so many applicants fail to make it past the first stage. He explains the real skills, behaviours, and mindset that matter inside fast-paced trading e...

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In this episode of Industry &amp; Leadership, Onyx&apos;s CEO Greg Newman sits down with barrister Adam Solomon KC to unpack one of the most closely watched employment-law disputes in the commodities trading world. The discussion centres on a highly unusual non-compete case involving illness during a year-long notice period, alleged competitive activity, and the complex interaction between medical evidence, confidential information, and restrictive covenants. Adam explains why this case stood out: the courts were asked to decide whether a company could enforce 12 months of notice plus 12 months of non-compete, effectively keeping an employee out of the market for two years. The episode explores how judges approach questions of illness, memory-based knowledge, confidentiality, and the credibility of competing narratives. Greg and Adam also examine the broader dynamics behind employer-versus-employer disputes, the strategic behaviour of legal teams, and the often-misunderstood role of conduct, regulatory issues, and aggressively obtained evidence in determining outcomes. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction &amp; Case Background 01:27 – Illness, Notice Periods &amp; Covenant Enforcement 02:20 – Why This Dispute Was Unusual 03:22 – What the Case Was Really About: Business vs Business 05:55 – Confidential Information, Memory &amp; Non-Competes 07:45 – Judicial Reasoning &amp; Technical Evidence 10:12 – Regulatory Concerns, Exchanges &amp; Brokers 12:05 – Contrasting Outcomes: Why One Employee Won &amp; One Lost 13:48 – Employer Conduct, Ethics &amp; Evidence Gathering 20:55 – Strategy, Law Firm Tactics &amp; Litigation Dynamics 27:00 – Broader Implications for Non-Competes &amp; the Market 32:05 – Costs, Damages &amp; What Would Have Happened on Appeal 35:06 – Final Thoughts &amp; Closing Remarks 📲 Follow us: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flux_energy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCmyBe-R7Do6ZGWLyaStSosg  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluxinstitute X (Twitter): https://x.com/FluxEnergyNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flux_energy_markets

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Industry &amp;amp; Leadership, Onyx&amp;apos;s CEO Greg Newman sits down with barrister Adam Solomon KC to unpack one of the most closely watched employment-law disputes in the commodities trading world.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The discussion centres on a highly unusual non-compete case involving illness during a year-long notice period, alleged competitive activity, and the complex interaction between medical evidence, confidential information, and restrictive covenants.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Adam explains why this case stood out: the courts were asked to decide whether a company could enforce 12 months of notice plus 12 months of non-compete, effectively keeping an employee out of the market for two years. The episode explores how judges approach questions of illness, memory-based knowledge, confidentiality, and the credibility of competing narratives.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Greg and Adam also examine the broader dynamics behind employer-versus-employer disputes, the strategic behaviour of legal teams, and the often-misunderstood role of conduct, regulatory issues, and aggressively obtained evidence in determining outcomes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;⏱️ Chapters&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – Introduction &amp;amp; Case Background&lt;br/&gt;01:27 – Illness, Notice Periods &amp;amp; Covenant Enforcement&lt;br/&gt;02:20 – Why This Dispute Was Unusual&lt;br/&gt;03:22 – What the Case Was Really About: Business vs Business&lt;br/&gt;05:55 – Confidential Information, Memory &amp;amp; Non-Competes&lt;br/&gt;07:45 – Judicial Reasoning &amp;amp; Technical Evidence&lt;br/&gt;10:12 – Regulatory Concerns, Exchanges &amp;amp; Brokers&lt;br/&gt;12:05 – Contrasting Outcomes: Why One Employee Won &amp;amp; One Lost&lt;br/&gt;13:48 – Employer Conduct, Ethics &amp;amp; Evidence Gathering&lt;br/&gt;20:55 – Strategy, Law Firm Tactics &amp;amp; Litigation Dynamics&lt;br/&gt;27:00 – Broader Implications for Non-Competes &amp;amp; the Market&lt;br/&gt;32:05 – Costs, Damages &amp;amp; What Would Have Happened on Appeal&lt;br/&gt;35:06 – Final Thoughts &amp;amp; Closing Remarks&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📲 Follow us:&lt;br/&gt;Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flux_energy&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCmyBe-R7Do6ZGWLyaStSosg &lt;br/&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluxinstitute&lt;br/&gt;X (Twitter): https://x.com/FluxEnergyNews&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flux_energy_markets&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of Industry &amp; Leadership, Onyx's CEO Greg Newman sits down with barrister Adam Solomon KC to unpack one of the most closely watched employment-law disputes in the commodities trading world.  The discussion centres on a highly unusual non-compete case involving illness during a year-long notice period, alleged competitive activity, and the complex interaction between medical evidence, confidential information, and restrictive covenants.  Adam explains why this case stood ou...

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In this special edition of Flux News, Lisa Aziz leads thirty packed minutes of analysis, reaction and market insight following the Chancellor’s long-awaited UK Budget announcement. With major tax changes on income, pensions, savings, property and electric vehicles — plus a controversial bundle of pre-budget leaks — the statement has already stirred political confrontation and market volatility. We hear from the Chancellor, Opposition response, and experts across the world to understand what the budget really delivers. Economist Vicky Price unpacks the hidden tax rises, frozen allowances, rising business costs and the challenges ahead for UK growth. Our global team of trading specialists — including James Brodie, Jorge Montepeque, Martha Dowding, and Manny Newman — assess how the budget lands across London, Dubai, Singapore and the wider global markets. From Gilt yields and currency moves to Asian investor sentiment and the future of UK oil and gas infrastructure, this episode delivers a comprehensive, global view of a budget announced late, leaked early and debated fiercely. A must-watch for anyone navigating markets, policy, or the UK’s economic future.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special edition of Flux News, Lisa Aziz leads thirty packed minutes of analysis, reaction and market insight following the Chancellor’s long-awaited UK Budget announcement.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;With major tax changes on income, pensions, savings, property and electric vehicles — plus a controversial bundle of pre-budget leaks — the statement has already stirred political confrontation and market volatility. We hear from the Chancellor, Opposition response, and experts across the world to understand what the budget really delivers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Economist Vicky Price unpacks the hidden tax rises, frozen allowances, rising business costs and the challenges ahead for UK growth. Our global team of trading specialists — including James Brodie, Jorge Montepeque, Martha Dowding, and Manny Newman — assess how the budget lands across London, Dubai, Singapore and the wider global markets.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From Gilt yields and currency moves to Asian investor sentiment and the future of UK oil and gas infrastructure, this episode delivers a comprehensive, global view of a budget announced late, leaked early and debated fiercely.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A must-watch for anyone navigating markets, policy, or the UK’s economic future.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this special edition of Flux News, Lisa Aziz leads thirty packed minutes of analysis, reaction and market insight following the Chancellor’s long-awaited UK Budget announcement.  With major tax changes on income, pensions, savings, property and electric vehicles — plus a controversial bundle of pre-budget leaks — the statement has already stirred political confrontation and market volatility. We hear from the Chancellor, Opposition response, and experts across the world to understand what ...

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A potential Ukraine-Russia peace deal sends shockwaves through global oil markets - could crude really crash toward $30 a barrel? Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group and Julian Keites from Flux Markets join Martin Stanford to unpack the unprecedented volatility, from floating barrels to a possible whiplash in consumer fuel prices. The panel dives into France’s surprise discovery of naturally occurring “white hydrogen,” debating whether it’s the real breakthrough the energy transition has been waiting for - or just another over-hyped curiosity. Plus, we break down the UK’s new nuclear reform report, the hidden signals in the Chancellor’s budget, the latest twists in gas and petrol prices across Britain, and whether COP30 delivered action or just more diplomatic hot air. Fast-moving, data-driven, and unfiltered: this week’s UK Energy Show delivers the essential insights behind every headline shaping the global energy story. #EnergyNews #OilMarkets #GasPrices #CrudeOil #EnergyTrading #Commodities #EnergyMarkets #GlobalEnergy #OilAndGas #EnergyTransition #UkraineRussia #Geopolitics #PeaceDeal #MarketVolatility #MacroNews #GlobalMarkets #USPolitics #Sanctions

<description>&lt;p&gt;A potential Ukraine-Russia peace deal sends shockwaves through global oil markets - could crude really crash toward $30 a barrel? Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group and Julian Keites from Flux Markets join Martin Stanford to unpack the unprecedented volatility, from floating barrels to a possible whiplash in consumer fuel prices.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The panel dives into France’s surprise discovery of naturally occurring “white hydrogen,” debating whether it’s the real breakthrough the energy transition has been waiting for - or just another over-hyped curiosity. Plus, we break down the UK’s new nuclear reform report, the hidden signals in the Chancellor’s budget, the latest twists in gas and petrol prices across Britain, and whether COP30 delivered action or just more diplomatic hot air.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Fast-moving, data-driven, and unfiltered: this week’s UK Energy Show delivers the essential insights behind every headline shaping the global energy story.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;#EnergyNews #OilMarkets #GasPrices #CrudeOil #EnergyTrading #Commodities #EnergyMarkets #GlobalEnergy #OilAndGas #EnergyTransition #UkraineRussia #Geopolitics #PeaceDeal #MarketVolatility #MacroNews #GlobalMarkets #USPolitics #Sanctions&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A potential Ukraine-Russia peace deal sends shockwaves through global oil markets - could crude really crash toward $30 a barrel? Greg Newman, CEO of Onyx Capital Group and Julian Keites from Flux Markets join Martin Stanford to unpack the unprecedented volatility, from floating barrels to a possible whiplash in consumer fuel prices.  The panel dives into France’s surprise discovery of naturally occurring “white hydrogen,” debating whether it’s the real breakthrough the energy transition has ...

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In this week’s Macro Mondays, Lisa Aziz joins James Brodie and James Todd to break down the key macro trends driving global markets. With US labour data showing early signs of strain, unemployment rising, and consumer confidence sinking to its lowest levels since 2022, recession risk is moving sharply higher. AI-linked equities face renewed volatility as NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings failed to lift markets, triggering a multi-asset liquidation event. UK data softens further ahead of a critical budget, while currency markets rotate back into dollar strength. Commodities remain mixed—gold clings to key support, copper holds firm, uranium unwinds, and Brent struggles as geopolitical risks collide with weakening macro signals. Key highlights include: ✅ US unemployment ticks higher; weekly jobless claims exceed expectations ✅ Michigan consumer confidence falls to the second-weakest level since 1990 ✅ Inflation re-accelerates to 3% YoY, complicating the Fed’s December meeting ✅ UK retail sales disappoint; PMIs weaken; budget deficit widens ✅ Pound breaks key support as UK sentiment deteriorates ✅ NVIDIA beats expectations but triggers heavy tech liquidation ✅ SPX, AI stocks &amp; leveraged tech positions unwind sharply ✅ Oracle CDS jumps as markets question AI-linked debt loads ✅ Gold holds support; copper resilient despite broader volatility ✅ Uranium sells off as power-demand assumptions face scrutiny ✅ Bitcoin drops 24% in November — worst month since June 2022 ✅ Markets price a 77% chance of a Fed cut on December 10 📊 Key data releases this week: 📅 Monday – German IFO 📅 Tuesday – US PPI, Retail Sales, ADP Employment 📅 Wednesday – UK Budget, US Jobless Claims, PCE Inflation, New Home Sales, Australian CPI 📅 Thursday – US Thanksgiving (Markets Closed) 📅 Friday – Japan CPI, Employment &amp; Retail Sales ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Overview 01:31 – US Data: Jobs, Inflation &amp; Consumer Confidence 05:41 – UK Retail Sales, PMIs &amp; Budget Risks 09:25 – Equities &amp; AI Volatility (NVIDIA, S&amp;P 500) 10:41 – USD Strength &amp; FX Market Breakdown 11:50 – AI Debt, Oracle CDS &amp; Fund Manager Positioning 16:03 – Private Equity, SPX Divergence &amp; Market Fragility 16:36 – Fed Cut Odds &amp; US Rates Outlook 17:34 – Dollar Index, Yen &amp; Global FX 18:30 – Gold, Uranium &amp; Copper - Commodities 21:30 – Brent, Power Demand &amp; Geopolitics 23:48 – Crypto Crash: Bitcoin Down 24% 25:44 – Global Central Bank Rate-Cut Outlook 26:30 – This Week’s Data &amp; Events 27:10 – Training Courses &amp; How to Learn With Us 📖 Learn directly from James Brodie at Flux Institute: https://fluxinstitute.flux.live/store 📲 Follow us: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flux_energy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCmyBe-R7Do6ZGWLyaStSosg  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluxinstitute X (Twitter): https://x.com/FluxEnergyNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flux_energy_markets CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs and spread bets. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this week’s Macro Mondays, Lisa Aziz joins James Brodie and James Todd to break down the key macro trends driving global markets. With US labour data showing early signs of strain, unemployment rising, and consumer confidence sinking to its lowest levels since 2022, recession risk is moving sharply higher.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;AI-linked equities face renewed volatility as NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings failed to lift markets, triggering a multi-asset liquidation event. UK data softens further ahead of a critical budget, while currency markets rotate back into dollar strength. Commodities remain mixed—gold clings to key support, copper holds firm, uranium unwinds, and Brent struggles as geopolitical risks collide with weakening macro signals.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Key highlights include:&lt;br/&gt;✅ US unemployment ticks higher; weekly jobless claims exceed expectations&lt;br/&gt;✅ Michigan consumer confidence falls to the second-weakest level since 1990&lt;br/&gt;✅ Inflation re-accelerates to 3% YoY, complicating the Fed’s December meeting&lt;br/&gt;✅ UK retail sales disappoint; PMIs weaken; budget deficit widens&lt;br/&gt;✅ Pound breaks key support as UK sentiment deteriorates&lt;br/&gt;✅ NVIDIA beats expectations but triggers heavy tech liquidation&lt;br/&gt;✅ SPX, AI stocks &amp;amp; leveraged tech positions unwind sharply&lt;br/&gt;✅ Oracle CDS jumps as markets question AI-linked debt loads&lt;br/&gt;✅ Gold holds support; copper resilient despite broader volatility&lt;br/&gt;✅ Uranium sells off as power-demand assumptions face scrutiny&lt;br/&gt;✅ Bitcoin drops 24% in November — worst month since June 2022&lt;br/&gt;✅ Markets price a 77% chance of a Fed cut on December 10&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📊 Key data releases this week:&lt;br/&gt;📅 Monday – German IFO&lt;br/&gt;📅 Tuesday – US PPI, Retail Sales, ADP Employment&lt;br/&gt;📅 Wednesday – UK Budget, US Jobless Claims, PCE Inflation, New Home Sales, Australian CPI&lt;br/&gt;📅 Thursday – US Thanksgiving (Markets Closed)&lt;br/&gt;📅 Friday – Japan CPI, Employment &amp;amp; Retail Sales&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;⏱️ Chapters&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – Introduction and Overview&lt;br/&gt;01:31 – US Data: Jobs, Inflation &amp;amp; Consumer Confidence&lt;br/&gt;05:41 – UK Retail Sales, PMIs &amp;amp; Budget Risks&lt;br/&gt;09:25 – Equities &amp;amp; AI Volatility (NVIDIA, S&amp;amp;P 500)&lt;br/&gt;10:41 – USD Strength &amp;amp; FX Market Breakdown&lt;br/&gt;11:50 – AI Debt, Oracle CDS &amp;amp; Fund Manager Positioning&lt;br/&gt;16:03 – Private Equity, SPX Divergence &amp;amp; Market Fragility&lt;br/&gt;16:36 – Fed Cut Odds &amp;amp; US Rates Outlook&lt;br/&gt;17:34 – Dollar Index, Yen &amp;amp; Global FX&lt;br/&gt;18:30 – Gold, Uranium &amp;amp; Copper - Commodities&lt;br/&gt;21:30 – Brent, Power Demand &amp;amp; Geopolitics&lt;br/&gt;23:48 – Crypto Crash: Bitcoin Down 24%&lt;br/&gt;25:44 – Global Central Bank Rate-Cut Outlook&lt;br/&gt;26:30 – This Week’s Data &amp;amp; Events&lt;br/&gt;27:10 – Training Courses &amp;amp; How to Learn With Us&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📖 Learn directly from James Brodie at Flux Institute:&lt;br/&gt;https://fluxinstitute.flux.live/store&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📲 Follow us:&lt;br/&gt;Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flux_energy&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCmyBe-R7Do6ZGWLyaStSosg &lt;br/&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluxinstitute&lt;br/&gt;X (Twitter): https://x.com/FluxEnergyNews&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flux_energy_markets&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs and spread bets. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this week’s Macro Mondays, Lisa Aziz joins James Brodie and James Todd to break down the key macro trends driving global markets. With US labour data showing early signs of strain, unemployment rising, and consumer confidence sinking to its lowest levels since 2022, recession risk is moving sharply higher.  AI-linked equities face renewed volatility as NVIDIA’s blockbuster earnings failed to lift markets, triggering a multi-asset liquidation event. UK data softens further ahead of a critic...

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The only oil swaps market specific podcast is back. Join Onyx Capital Group CEO, Greg Newman, and a plethora of industry guests as they dig down each week into the issues that affect the market. Are you paying attention? From the world’s #1 oil liquidity provider. Built by traders, for traders. CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs and spread bets with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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